Industry unites in call for action to avoid UK “infrastructure crunch”
Leading engineering and construction bodies have united behind a call for action to avoid a future ‘infrastructure crunch’ in the UK.
IFC makes first investment in Chinese desalination sector
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has invested $12 million in Norway’s Aqualyng Holding AS to expand the company’s seawater desalination projects in China, helping address the country’s water shortage problem.
Government sets up new infrastructure Forum
Treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander has announced that the Government is to establish a joint industry group to advise on the delivery of its National Infrastructure Plan.
Environment Agency warns high risk of floods
The Environment Agency has warned householders and emergency responders across England and Wales to prepare for an increased risk of flooding over the next two days.
WSP calls for bigger picture thinking on future cities
Engineering consultancy WSP has today (19th September) launched its Future Cities campaign, calling for the UK to think bigger about urban development for the future.
WRc and utilities to run major wastewater dissolved oxygen monitors trial
WRc, working with a large group of the UK’s water utilities, will be conducting the most significant and comprehensive trial of wastewater DO monitors undertaken by the UK water industry for over a decade.
Water company hoping for autumn rain
South East Water is hoping to get early autumn rain in order to replenish its aquifers, which provide 75% of the company’s supply.
80% rise in profit at Galliford Try
Construction group Galliford Try has reported an 80% rise in pre-tax profit on a 17% increase in revenue for the year to 30 June 2012.
Change in special merger regime “not justified”, says Ofwat
Ofwat has suggested in its response to a consultation that the Government’s proposed change to the special merger regime in the water sector could be “detrimental” to its ability to protect customers.
Council pledges to cut water use by 20%
North Lincolnshire Council has signed a pledge to reduce its water use in council buildings by 20 per cent by 2016 - potentially saving around £350,000 over the next four years.
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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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