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Profits and revenues rise at United Utilities
United Utilities is anticipating a rise in both its revenues and profits, according to its latest trading update.
Technology Strategy Board gets £74m boost for Catapult network
As part of this year's budget, the Catapult network will benefit from a £74m investment to focus on graphene applications and cell therapy manufacturing.
Government risks backlash in flood-hit areas over climate change, poll warns
The Government risks a significant political backlash in flood-hit regions at the next general election unless it gets serious about combating climate change, according to a new poll published yesterday.
£6m United Utilities contract win for Farrans Construction
Belfast-headquartered Farrans Construction has won a £6 million contract with United Utilities.
Yorkshire Water rejects beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water reject beach closure claims
Yorkshire Water has rejected claims in two national newspapers that Scarborough South beach could be closed for bathing next year because of water quality issues.
Environment Agency sets out plans for 2nd stage of £26m Whittlesey Washes flood scheme
The Environment Agency is holding two meetings to set out plans for the second phase of a £26-million scheme to strengthen the banks of the Whittlesey Washes which is due to start later this year .
Gloomy outlook in Speedy's latest trading update
Speedy Hire, the largest company in the UK equipement hire sector, said that sales were at a "slower pace than anticipated" and is warning of increased losses in its Middle Eastern division with the publication today of its latest trading update and its outlook for the year ending 31 March 2014.
Eel pass and Severn Flood Risk Strategy joint winners of top innovation award
An ingenious new system to help baby eels – elvers - migrate up UK rivers and the Severn Estuary Flood Risk Management Strategy have just been voted joint winners of the Environment Agency Project Excellence Awards 2014 for Innovation.
Scottish Water tenders £1.5 billion alliance contract
Scottish Water has gone out to tender with a contract worth up to £750 million for its non infrastructure Capital Investment Programme for 2015-21 – and the same amount again if extended from 2021 to 2027.
Technology Strategy Board signs Canadian tidal energy research agreement
The Technology Strategy Board has signed an agreement with the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, confirming its intent to run a jointly funded competition on sensors and monitoring technology for marine energy.
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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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- Ofwat awards contract for programme-wide Value for Money appraisal of Major Water Infrastructure Programme
- Anglian Water tenders £16.8 million AMP8 contract for online ordering of maintenance, repairs and operations goods
- Severn Trent tenders £10 million AMP8 framework contract for supply, delivery and storage of propane
- United Utilities announces £5m underground tank to reduce spills from storm overflow in Birkenhead by 90%
- Natural England consults on new draft Environmental Delivery Plan to address nutrient pollution and support nature recovery in Norfolk
- South Yorkshire Sources SRO - RAPID agrees to nine month extension for Gate 2 submission date
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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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- Anglian Water - major investment in Lincolnshire reservoir to take key step forward
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