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Ofwat removes another barrier to competition
Water industry regulator Ofwat has announced that the 'costs principle', widely cited as creating an inefficient barrier to competition, is to be replaced.
CPA warns cost increases hindering UK construction sector
The Construction Products Association is warning that cost increases are hindering construction despite growth in Q2 2014.
United Utilities unveils plans for £multi-million Allonby beach sewer scheme
United Utilities will set out its plans next week for a £multi-million upgrade of the Allonby beach sewer scheme.
California to vote on $7.5bn water plan
California’s Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed legislation to put a comprehensive water bond before voters this November which is designed to provide funding for more than US$7.5bn (£4.3bn) of projects.
Energy firm applies for water abstraction licence
Wainstones Energy Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water from the River Mersey at Carrington to support a proposed power station at Carrington, Trafford.
Northumbrian Water starts work on green flood reduction scheme
Northumbrian Water has started work this week on a sustainable, grassed storm water storage basin to help protect four homes in Winlaton, Gateshead from flooding.
UK attracts highest levels of inward investment on record
The UK has attracted the most inward investment projects in 2013/14 since records began in the 1980s, according to new data from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Pennon Group:South West Water continues strong financial performance
Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, said the water company is continuing its strong financial performance with the publication this morning of its Interim Management Statement.
New Government map flags up UK water source heat opportunities
The Government has published a new map aimed at flagging up new water source heat opportunities in the UK.
Access hire business in management buyout deal
Access Hire Nationwide Limited and Welfare Hire Nationwide Limited have been acquired in a venture capital backed management buyout by Elysian Capital I LP.
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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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