Biodiversity Net Gain becomes mandatory for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has issued detailed guidance about biodiversity net gain (BNG) for developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) ; BNG became mandatory for NSIPs on 2 November 2026.
Thames Water consults on changes to nationally significant Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has launched a supplementary consultation on proposed design changes to its Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) project.
Chancellor announces further reforms on judicial review of major infrastructure projects
The Chancellor is proposing sweeping reforms that will give Parliament the authority to approve critical energy schemes and better protect infrastructure projects from judicial review.
Public consultation opens for nationally significant Suffolk water infrastructure project
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of the Northumbrian Water Group, is inviting people to have their say on a major infrastructure project that will improve water supply in Suffolk - the Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer and Storage Project is a major initiative to secure future water supplies while protecting nature and promoting sustainability.
Government launches new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Government has today launched a new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning which seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Institution of Civil Engineers publishes policy paper on learning lessons from cancellation of HS2’s northern leg
The Institution of Civil Engineers has published an interesting policy paper on learning lessons from the cancellation of HS2’s northern leg.
Thames Water appoints Jacobs Mott MacDonald jv as new Technical Partner on Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
Thames Water has appointed Jacobs and Mott MacDonald (Jacobs Mott MacDonald joint venture) as its Technical Partner to lead development proposals for vital new infrastructure to tackle the risk of drought in London.
Thames Water wins planning consent for Abingdon strategic reservoir embankment trial
The UK’s largest water company has secured planning approval for a reservoir embankment trial which will inform design plans for a proposed reservoir near Abingdon.
Government appoints top planning barrister to lead review into planning and delivery of national infrastructure projects
The Government has appointed top planning barrister Lord Charles Banner KC to lead an independent review to look into speeding up the delivery of major infrastructure projects, confirmed by the Housing Minister and Secretary of State today.
Associated British Ports tenders £140 million contract for Immingham Green Energy Terminal
Associated British Ports has gone out to tender for a lead contractor /consortium for a design and build contract for the development of the Immingham Green Energy Terminal (IGET) at the Port of Immingham on the Humber Estuary worth an estimated £140 million.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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