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Kier Group mulls potential sale of Mouchel Consulting and AMP6 contract extensions
Kier Group plc, a leading property, residential, construction and services group, is considering the possible sale of Mouchel Consulting and the firm is also in advanced discussion over two potential extensions for existing contracts with South West Water and Bournemouth Water , according to its latest trading update.
Affinity Water: profits fall to £46m – down from £60m in 2015
Affinity Water’s profit before tax has fallen to £46 million from £60 million in 2015, while revenue rose to £303 million from £296 million in the same period, according to its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2016, the first year of AMP6.
Anglian Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water apply for retail licences
Sutton and East Surrey Water Services Ltd and Anglian Water Business (National) Ltd have both applied to water sector regulator for retail water supply and sewerage licences ahead of the market opening for competition next year.
AECOM appoints new asset management lead for water sector
Global, integrated infrastructure services company AECOM has appointed Adrian Rees as Director – Asset Management, UK & Ireland - he will be responsible for leading and growing the company’s asset management capabilities across the water sector
ICE: flagship devolution report says infrastructure is key driver for rebalancing economy
The Institution of Civil Engineers has published its annual State of the Nation report - in a departure from the sector specific focus of previous reports, this year’s report looks at the impact of the government’s devolution agenda on the UK’s core infrastructure sectors: energy, flood risk management, transport, waste and water.
Ofwat sets out conclusions on self-supply licences
The water industry regulator has published a document setting out its conclusions on self-supply licences, in particular the exclusions and modifications that Ofwat said it is "minded to make to the standard conditions of the Water Supply and Sewerage Licenses (WSSL) for self-supply licensees."
BNM Alliance to deliver £60m Newark scheme for Severn Trent
Severn Trent has appointed the BNM Alliance to carry out work on its multi-million pound investment to help protect homes in Newark from sewer flooding and ensure the town has a reliable water supply for many decades to come.
Environment Agency sets out ambitions to 2020
The Environment Agency has published a corporate report alongside Defra’s proposed 25-year environment plan setting out its ambition to protect and improve natural resources to 2020.
Ofwat considers market design of direct procurement for customers
Ofwat is already in the process of considering the options for market design of direct procurement for customers, according to the minutes of its latest Board meeting published this week.
Ofwat sets out future regulatory approach for wholesale markets and PR19 price review
Ofwat has published a position paper setting out its decisions on the design of water and wastewater services regulatory framework in England and Wales.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
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.
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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
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