Tideway Tunnel - government-backed financial support package could serve as model for other large scale infrastructure projects, study finds
A research study commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has found that the Government Support Package (GSP) provided for the Thames Tideway Tunnel could serve as the financial model for other large scale infrastructure projects with a large public benefit - for example nuclear power stations and water reservoirs.
Tideway completes connection to Lee Tunnel – creating the London Tideway Tunnels
London’s super sewer has been successfully connected to the existing network following a two-week programme of vital work from Tideway and Thames Water.
Ofwat amends Thames Tideway licence to protect costs of the project after Covid-19
Ofwat has agreed to adjust the licence of Thames Tideway Tunnel, to ensure that the project can be completed after it was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and historically low interest rates.
Tideway Tunnel: NAO Review flags up gaps in analysis of costs and alternative options
The National Audit Office has said that following the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs decision to endorse the Tideway Tunnel in 2007, Thames Water’s analysis of alternatives was less detailed, its costing of alternatives was not independently scrutinised and combinations of alternative technologies were not appraised.
Brexit: Prime Minister warns UK will lose £billions in infrastructure funding
A vote to leave the European Union would result in the UK giving up billions of pounds of infrastructure investment every year, the Prime Minister warned on Saturday – an outcome which has significant implications for the UK water sector.
VolkerStevin wins £23m Thames Tideway Tunnel enabling works contract
VolkerStevin has been appointed by Thames Water to carry out enabling works in advance of construction of the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel.
Fitch: BBB+ rating for Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd reflects “substantial protection via strong support commitments from UK Government”
Fitch Ratings agency has assigned Bazalgette Tunnel Limited's initial £1 billion revolving credit facility (RCF) a 'BBB+' rating and assessed the Outlook as Stable.
New paper questions basis for Thames Tideway tunnel go-ahead
Professor Chris Binnie who chaired the original Thames Tideway Strategic Study which recommended that a tunnel should be built, has published a new paper based on Environment Agency data setting out reasons why the Tunnel should not now go ahead.
Ofwat to set time-limited price control for Thames Tideway Tunnel
Ofwat has announced the measures it is taking to enable Thames Water’s activities on the Tideway Tunnel to be regulated under a separate price control.
Simplified Tideway Tunnel complaints process will lower costs to customers
The Government is planning to streamline the complaints process for specialised infrastructure projects (SIPs), such as the Thames Tideway Tunnel, following a consultation.
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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. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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