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Galliford Try Plc - construction order book climbs to £3.7bn
In its latest trading update, Galliford Try has announced that its construction order book has increased to £3.7 billion (2014: £3.2 billion) in an improving market.
Environment Agency consults on £120m Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has launched a further round of public consultation events for the proposed £120 million Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme -attendees can also indicate their preferred options for the route of a new flood relief channel.
Scotland launches £235m flood risk action strategy
The Scottish Government has launched a £235 million flood risk management plan to protect homes, businesses and communities from flooding - the first plan to protect Scotland against flood risk.
Major Micro-Hydro Totex savings with new Ham Baker/SPP Partnership
A new Micro-Hydro partnership between Ham Baker Group and SPP Pumps promises to bring affordable, effective energy generation for water treatment inlet works and service reservoirs at one third to one half the cost of traditional systems.
Scottish Water awards £320K contractor efficiency contract
Scottish Water has awarded a £320,000 consultancy contract to develop and implement a productivity strategy that will identify, and then address, inefficiencies in the client interface with its contractors and in the contractors' construction activities.
Phosphorus recovery set to reduce costs and create revenue for UK water and AD firms
ACWA Services, part of ACWA Group,is to offer an advanced nutrient recovery solution to UK water companies and AD operators, following a technology licensing agreement with Vancouver-based Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.
Sewer flooding – Thames Water puts new £20k filter on standby
An innovative filtering unit is ready to be switched on for the first time in Cirencester as part of Thames Water’s ongoing work to protect homes from sewer flooding.
Southern Water flags up £268m spend on flood defence schemes to 2020
Southern Water has set outs its approach to flooding following a number of flooding incidents it is currently dealing with due to the severe weather – including a pledge to invest a total of £268 million on flood protection schemes up to 2020.
Severn Trent Water starts work on £500K+ scheme to prevent sewer flooding in Normanton
Severn Trent Water has started work a scheme costing more than half a million pounds to prevent sewer flooding in Normanton in Nottinghamshire.
Portsmouth Water sets out Charges Schemes for 2016/17
Portsmouth Water has set out details of its Charges Schemes for 2016/17 in a letter to Cathryn Ross, Ofwat Chief Executive, quantifying the price changes its customers will see in their water bills from 1 July 2016.
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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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- United Utilities tenders £720 million AMP8 contract for Design and Integration Partner
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- WICS annual report on Scottish Water’s performance flags up growing concerns around delivery of several longer-term commitments
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