Environment Agency launches new flood and coastal risk consultation
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on its proposals for flood and coastal erosion risk management of the Clacton-on-Sea and Holland-on-Sea coastline.
Charities say no to Osborne’s "countryside-wrecking plans for growth at any cost"
A coalition of charities has set out ‘red lines’ for the Government’s controversial reform of the planning system, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The charities say that “George Osborne’s countryside-wrecking plans for growth at any cost must be stopped.”
Thames Water and Met Office launch weather intelligence for water sector
The Met Office and Thames Water have signed a joint agreement to launch a suite of weather intelligence models for the water industry.
State of the art £130M water treatment works open in Edinburgh
Scottish Water’s new state of the art £130 million Glencorse Water Treatment Works supplying 450,000 customers across Edinburgh and Midlothian went into service today.
Costain announces 38% increase in operating profit
Costain’s operating profit was up 38 per cent to £24.1m while the firm’s order book also grew to £2.5bn at the end of the year.
Huge advance for tidal power in the North
The Neptune Proteus device, which will supply electricity to the Deep aquarium by harnessing tidal power, is being commissioned this week.
£8m sewage scheme unveiled by Northern Ireland Water
Northern Ireland Water has unveiled an £8m programme of improvements planned for the Benone/Magilligan sewerage network.
Costain helps Severn Trent tackle drought fears
With predictions of drought conditions hanging over much of England for the coming summer, Costain is helping keep water flowing to industry and residents in the West Midlands.
New report says 100% renewable energy by 2020 for Scotland is achievable
Scotland can achieve its target of meeting 100% of the country’s electricity needs from renewables as well as more from other sources by 2020 according to a new Scottish Government report.
Breakthrough technology could turn sewage treatment into power source
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed an innovative process of obtaining energy from sewage.
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South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia.
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