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Water left out of Lima climate negotiations - but should be included in Paris talks
In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Codi Kozacek, news correspondent for Circle of Blue raises key issues of fundamental importance for global water challenges in the run-up to the forthcoming climate change negotiations which will take place in Paris this December.
Severn Trent Water continues work on £multi-million AMP5 schemes
Severn Trent Severn Trent is continuing to work on a number of £multi-million AMP5 schemes, including restarting work on its £5m programme of work to instal new, larger, sewers as part of its efforts to help prevent sewer flooding in Cheltenham.
Construction and infrastructure firms face greatest scrutiny
New analysis by Creditsafe reveals Travis Perkins, Britain’s biggest builders’ merchant, was the most searched for company in the UK in 2014, one of Eight of the 10 most searched companies in 2014 WHO offer infrastructure or construction services.
Northern Ireland Water dispute stepped up
GMB members have stepped up their industrial action in the current pensions dispute at Northern Ireland Water.
New plans to double capacity of Snowdonia Pumped Hydro project to 99.9MW
Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Limited have notified the Planning Inspectorate of an intended application for the Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Storage scheme.
Welsh Assembly provides £1.9m for further Rhyl flood defence improvements
The Minister for Natural Resources, Carl Sargeant has today announced £1.9 million of further Welsh Government funding for coastal defence improvements in West Rhyl.
South East Water starts work on £6.5m water pipeline
South East Water has started work on a major new £6.5 million water pipeline in Swinley Forest.
Northumbrian Water WTW plant to get £2m upgrade
A water treatment plant in Northumberland is set to benefit from a multi-million pound upgrade.
Yorkshire Water tenders £8m forestry management services contract
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a forestry management services contract worth an estimated £8 million.
Scottish Water to cut operating costs by £1m pa via new IT contracts
Scottish Water has chosen Fujitsu to supply its service desk, deskside support and infrastructure management services.
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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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- Northumbrian Water starts second phase of £2.2 million investment at Marske Sewage Treatment Works
- SEPA update - seven areas in eastern Scotland now at Significant Water Scarcity as conditions continue to shift
- Environment Agency submits planning application for £17.5m Portreath flood defence scheme
- United Utilities - trading update and response to Ofwat’s 2026 Cost Change Draft Decision
- Scottish Water marks major milestone with 100th solar scheme
- Thames Water - 90k+ smart meters now installed across non-household network for over 50% of 170k business customers
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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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