First wave energy converters approved for Wave Hub
The first wave energy converter (WEC) devices may now be deployed at the Wave Hub test site following approval by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
CIWEM warns on heightened flood risk of extension of development rights
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has outlined its concern over the Government’s plans to increase the amount of permitted development for extensions, saying it puts more properties at risk of surface water flooding.
New flood defence technologies win share of £200k Defra funding
A flood brick that could replace sandbags to defend homes and infrastructure from flooding is one of three winners sharing £200,000 Defra funding to develop technology to tackle climate change and flooding, Environment Minister Lord de Mauley today announced.
Scottish Water tenders £750m capital programme contract
Scottish Water is seeking to appoint two Alliance Partners to support the delivery of its future Quality & Standards IV (Q&S IV) capital investment programme for the regulatory period starting 2015, estimated to be worth around £750 million.
£2bn AMP6 framework outlined by Anglian Water
Anglian Water has begun the search for framework contractors for its AMP6 investment programme worth up to £2 billion.
Environment Agency warns flood risk remains despite rainfall easing
The Environment Agency is warning that flood risk remains despite rainfall easing -this morning’s Met Office forecast says that in parts of South Wales and South West England the amounts and intensity of rain may be enough to cause further flooding. The Agency is closing the Thames Barrier for this morning's tide in London to reduce the flood risk from the river after heavy rain.
Latest Ofwat licence change proposals “credit positive” for water sector
Credit rating agency Moody’s has said Ofwat’s latest proposals for water company licence modification are credit positive for the sector.
Thames Water to involve supply chain in future investment
Thames Water will use an alliance model to deliver a significant proportion of its 2015-to-2020 capital investment programme, it announced this week.
Third launch for Ofwat’s licence change proposals
Water industry regulator Ofwat has made substantial concessions to the water companies with its latest revised consultation on proposals for the “Section 13” licence change.
Thames Water extends US partnership to improve customer service
Thames Water and Arizona-based Global Water have entered into an agreement to research how they can improve customer service to over 60,000 of Thames’ residential and commercial customers.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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