Government will protect major infrastructure, flood protection and coastal management spend
Black & Veatch win Sutton and East Surrey Water refurbishment contract
Black & Veatch has been selected by Sutton and East Surrey Water to undertake the second phase of a major refurbishment programme at its Bough Beech water treatment works (WTW) in Kent.
Otters back from the brink of extinction in England
A new report from the Environment Agency has revealed how the otter has fought its way back from the brink of extinction in England.
Energy Secretary confirms Severn Barrage now on hold
In a written statement to the House of Commons issued this morning, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn has announced plans to expand the UK’s nuclear power generation capability and shelve plans for a tidal barrage across the river Severn.
Severn Barrage scheme to be scrapped
The Government is expected to announce today that the proposed Severn Barrage scheme to generate renewable energy is to be scrapped.
Business professionals call for mandatory reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), the UK’s largest environmental professional association representing over 15,000 practitioners, lhas launched new research calling on Government to introduce mandatory reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.
Thames Water fined for silt pollution caused by leaking water main
Britain’s largest water company, Thames Water Utilities Limited, has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 after pleading guilty to one offence of causing silt to enter a tributary of the Bydemill Brook in Wiltshire in 2008.
Grontmij scoops £4 million Thames Water SCADA replacement contract.
Leading European engineering consultancy Grontmij has been awarded a £4 million contract for the programme and project management of Thames Water’s high profile Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) project.
UK energy system set for radical overhaul
In a speech to the TUC’s annual Climate Change Conference yesterday, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn said that the Government is planning to radically reshape the UK energy system.
UK nature in the red: who will pay?
The UK Government needs to play an active role alongside the Big Society when it comes to protecting wildlife in an age of austerity, conservationists have warned.
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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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