Grontmij looks to 2011 with Northumbrian Water 10-year framework win
Leading European engineering consultancy, Grontmij has been appointed to a 10-year framework with Northumbrian Water Limited, worth an estimated £2 - 4 million per annum.
Ofwat says PR09 approach “was a considerable success”
Water industry regulator Ofwat has hailed its approach to the 2009 price review, which set the water companies’ investment programme for the next five years, as “ a considerable success.”
Dramatic return for the otter to Wales’ rivers and wetlands
Environment Agency Wales has published the full findings of its latest otter survey – nine out of every ten sites surveyed across Wales are now showing signs of otters, compared to only two out of ten in 1978.
World’s largest hydro-brake® flow control helps stem Glasgow’s floods
The world's largest ever Hydro-Brake® Flow Control devices have been installed as part of Glasgow City Council’s £53 million White Cart Water Flood Prevention scheme.
London Assembly concerns about Thames Tunnel proposals
The London Assembly has today set out a number of concerns about Thames Water’s proposal for a new tunnel to reduce the amount of untreated sewage flowing into the River Thames each year.
Head of Infrastructure UK will step down in February
James Stewart, head of Infrastructure UK (IUK) at HM Treasury, will step down from his role in February.
Morgan Sindall “well-placed” to meet challenges ahead in 2011
Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, has a £3.6bn forward order book in place and said it is “well positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities in 2011 and beyond.”
Contractors win right to bid for £1.5bn Northumbrian Water work
Northumbrian Water Limited has selected its preferred contractors and consultants who will carry out its major future investment programme over the next ten years.
Sophisticated equipment used to protect Wessex Water supplies
Wessex Water is using innovative equipment to keep water supplies flowing this winter.
Yorkshire Water start work on £9M water quality project
Yorkshire Water is about to embark on a groundbreaking £9 million project to improve the quality of its water supplies - by going back to nature and restoring some of the region’s most iconic peatland.
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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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