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Anglian Water contributes £100k to protect Norfolk coast from flooding
Anglian Water is contributing £100,000 of funding to the Wash East Coastal Management Strategy to help protect the North Norfolk Coast.
South Staffs and Cambridge Water consult on water resources plans
South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water, which are both owned by South Staffordshire Plc, are inviting customers to have their say on how they think water resources should be managed in the future.
Ofwat processes more licences ahead of retail market opening
Water industry regulator Ofwat is processing more retail market licences – Everflow Ltd. Has been awarded water and sewerage licences, while Greene King Brewery has been awarded the first self-supply water and sewerage licences.
Drought stress testing tool will make finance sector more resilient to environmental risks
A new drought stress testing tool has been launched with the aim of making financial institutions more resilient to environmental risks.
ICE extends submission deadline for Coasts & Marine Structures Conference until 31 March 2017
The Institution of Civil Engineers has extended the deadline for submissions for its Innovation Spotlight at ICE’s upcoming 11th Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters Conference until Friday 31 March.
MOSL calls for nominations to Panel committees
Market Operator Services Ltd (MOSL) is seeking nominations for members to join the three Panel committees which will be established under the Market Arrangements Code (MAC) which forms part of the new legal and regulatory framework underpinning the competitive market which opens on 1st April 2017.
Retail market: Ofwat puts final building blocks in place
Ofwat has put the final building blocks in place for retail market opening on 1st April 2017 with the designation of the Retail Exit Code, Interim Supply Code and Customer Protection Code of Practice.
Catchment approach sees Environment Agency shortlisted for UK River Prize 2017
The Environment Agency has been shortlisted for an ambitious restoration project on Hampshire’s River Avon - the agency’s ‘whole river approach’ to restoration and natural flood management was voted the best entry in the ‘catchment category’ of the 2017 UK River Prize.
The Urban Recycler – a step change in drain management
Sapphire Utility Solutions has launched the Urban Recycler, a compact, ‘first time resolution’ vehicle for rapid, effective gully clearing – even in congested urban areas.The compact unit with a rear-mounted, remotely controlled boom has been fitted with boom jets and offers full recycling, reducing clean water usage by 32% and waste to landfill by 18%.
Port of Boston announce full support for £97m Boston Barrier Scheme
The Port of Boston has announced its full backing of the proposed Boston Barrier and has formally withdrawn its objection to the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application made by the Environment Agency in August 2016.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
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.
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