Pennon Group wins 25 year London waste contract
Pennon Group Plc, owners of South West Water, has just announced that its subsidiary, Viridor South London Limited, has signed a 25 year South London Waste Treatment Services Public Private Partnership contract with the South London Waste Partnership of the London Boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton and Sutton.
PwC - current rates of decarbonisation point to 6C of warming
The annual rate of reduction of carbon emissions per unit of GDP needed to limit global warming to 2 degrees C, has passed a critical threshold according to new analysis from PwC. The rate of reduction now required has never been achieved before.
New Code of Considerate Construction Practice coming in 2013
From the 1st January 2013, the Considerate Constructors Scheme will be assessing all registered sites and companies against a new five-point Code of Considerate Practice.
Technology Strategy Board sets out £35M pa energy strategy to 2015
The Technology Strategy Board has published its new energy strategy for 2012 to 2015 setting out details of its proposed £35m per annum programme, in which offshore renewable energy, including wave and tidal power, plays a key role.
What is the best way to classify water-stressed areas?
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation asking for views on how to best determine how water-stressed areas of England and Wales are.
UK faces higher winter flood risk after summer washout
The Environment Agency has warned the UK faces a high likelihood of winter floods due to already saturated ground and swollen rivers after an especially wet summer.
Environment Agency warns water companies on pollution
The Environment Agency is warning water companies to improve their performance on pollution after serious incidents rose to 120 in 2011, up from 65 in the previous year.
Emerging markets drive growth for Arcadis
Global engineering consultancy Arcadis has reported strong third quarter results with gross revenue increasing year-on-year by 34% to €650 million (£522 million).
Infrastructure Bill gets Royal Assent
The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill, which will enable the Government to guarantee up to £40 billion of investment in infrastructure including flood defences, today received Royal Assent.
MPs grill Finn on Ofwat acting beyond its powers
Ofwat Chief Executive Regina Finn has denied that the industry regulator is acting beyond its existing powers with regard to modifying licences of water companies.
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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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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