UK and Irish tidal projects get share of €1.2bn EU renewable funding
Two UK and one Irish tidal project are among the 23 renewable energy schemes to receive part of €1.2bn (£1bn) under the first call for proposals for the EU NER300 funding programme.
Water aeration market to hit £5bn+ by 2020
Driven by the need for secondary wastewater treatment, the global water aeration market could nearly double in revenue by 2020, according to a new report.
Three firms win £30m NI Water contract
Doran Consulting, McAdam Design and RPS Planning & Development have been appointed to a £30 million framework by Northern Ireland Water to assist in delivery of projects in its Capital Works Programme.
WRc scoops contract with Thames Water
Thames Water has awarded the Water Research Centre (WRc) a Trunk Mains Leak Detection Framework agreement.
Yorkshire Water best graduate employer in water sector
The Guardian newspaper has named Yorkshire Water in its Top 10 Graduate Employers for Energy & Utilities Top 300 following its biggest-ever survey of UK graduates.
Scottish tidal firm gets £7.6m private investment
Scotrenewables Tidal Power Limited has agreed terms in respect of a major financing package totalling £8.84m, which includes £1.24m in public funding from the Scottish Government as well as £7.6m in private investment from a trio of multi-national backers.
NI Water to invest £324m in water assets in 2013-15
Northern Ireland Water will invest £324 million on “prioritised and targeted” areas to deliver infrastructure improvements, one of the key features of the price control determination for the period 2013-15, published by the Utility Regulator (UR) today.
Morpeth flood scheme gets planning approval
A key part of the eagerly-awaited £21 million flood alleviation scheme for Morpeth has been approved by the local planning authority.
Carillion expects substantial increase in profit for 2012
Infrastructure services group Carillion is expecting to deliver a “robust” financial performance in 2012, with growth in operating profit despite challenging market conditions, it has said in a pre-close update on trading in the 12 months to 31 December 2012.
US expert : more studies needed on solutions to London's sewer problems
A leading US water expert has suggested that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in tackling combined sewer overflows (CSOs) for London is a realistic alternative to Thames Water’s proposed £4.1 billion Tideway Tunnel for London and that more studies are needed before any final decisions are made. The utility has acknowledged that SUDS has an important role to play in addressing the issue but argues that there is no choice and that London needs both a Tunnel and SUDS to address its problems.
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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
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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