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Work begins on Phase 1 of £30m Exeter flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has started work this week on the first phase of Exeter’s £30 million flood scheme by deepening the Trew’s flood relief channel.
Yorkshire Water starts work on £2m sewer flooding investment for Hackenthorpe
The risk of sewer flooding in Hackenthorpe in Sheffield will be significantly reduced as the result of a £2 million investment by Yorkshire Water which will also reduce the risk of pollution in the nearby Shire Brook.
VINCI expands uses of drones in business activities
French-headquartered construction group VINCI has gradually been expanding the use of drones as tools across various business activities.
Environment Agency tenders supply chain risks contract
The Environment Agency has gone out to tender with a contract to analyse and quantify the upstream supply chain sustainability impacts of the goods and services it procures.
South West Water starts £2m storm water project
South West Water will start work on a £2 million storm water project next week to deliver even cleaner seas off Combe Martin ahead of upcoming EU Bathing Water Directive requirements.
Siemens subsidiary suspends work on Welsh Tidal Array
Siemens has suspended work on its 10MW Skerries Tidal Array project at Anglesey in Wales after the UK Government withdrew £10 million of funding earlier this year.
World’s largest flood prevention expo to launch in London
December will see the launch of an all-new exhibition and conference tackling the problems of flooding in the UK head-on at ExCeL London.
Nomenca Ltd achieves CE compliance
Specialist MEICA service provider Nomenca Limited, part of the North Midland group of companies, has achieved CE marking compliance.
UK construction: subcontractor shortages hit record levels and see record rise in rates
The latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey for August has reported the biggest level of subcontractor shortages in 17 years, together with the steepest rise in rates charged by subcontractors since the survey began in April 1997.
WRC to host Institute of Water event on Water Framework Directive
WRC are to to host a free event organised by the Institute of Water to explore the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and its impact in the UK.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
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.
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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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