Construction sector doubts Government’s infrastructure plan
The UK construction sector is questioning the ability of the Government’s plans to use a £5 billion boost to infrastructure spending and a £20 billion investment from pension funds to stimulate the economy.
Defra consults on SuDS flood proposals
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a new consultation on its proposals for the implementation of the Sustainable Drainage Provisions in the Flood and Water Management Act.
UK Government accepts Löfstedt Review health and safety recommendations
The Government has accepted all of the key recommendations of the Löfstedt Review of health and safety legislation - and plans to end the "gold-plating" of European Union regulation.
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Future of Cornish wave hub secured
The offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, which allows developers to test new wave energy technology, will be taken on by the Government to secure its future as a vital part of the UK's green energy sources.
Ofwat consults on Veolia plans to unify UK water regulated companies
Water industry regulator Ofwat has launched a consultation on Veolia plans to unify its three UK water regulated companies under one appointment prior to its proposed sale.
UK Environment Agency puts £1bn contract out to tender
The Environment Agency has put a water and environment management framework contract worth up to £1 billion out to tender.
Southern Water tests vaccum technology in metering programme
Southern Water has been testing out a quicker and safer method of excavation on the streets of Southampton as part of its programme to install thousands of water meters across Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.
Scotland’s largest flood prevention scheme inaugurated
Following its recent inauguration, Scotland’s largest flood prevention scheme will now protect hundreds of homes and business on the south side of the city.
Mouchel pipeline falls by £400 million
Ofwat tells City five year price reviews will stay
Water industry regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the five yearly price review process will stay for the time being – despite criticism from a number of quarters, including the adverse impacts on the water industry supply chain.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
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