Water infrastructure and flood risk management play key role in government’s National Infrastructure Strategy
Water infrastructure and flood risk management both feature in the government’s National Infrastructure Strategy published by HM Treasury last week.
Lord Adonis warns Government “ducking” key issues on critical water infrastructure
Lord Adonis, former chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission, has warned that the Government is “ducking” key issues on critical water infrastructure, accusing them of kicking the can down the road.
Defra consults on nationally significant water resources infrastructure
The Department of Food Environment and RuralAffairs has launched a new consultation seeking views on the types and sizes of nationally significant water resources infrastructure, including reservoirs, water transfer schemes and desalination plants, in order to amend the Planning Act 2008.
Gove warns water companies – “up your game or face the consequences”
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launched a wide-ranging attack on the water companies yesterday warning them they would need to raise their game on financing structures and operational performance, particularly leakage and pollution, or "face the consequences".
Defra consults on developing national policy statement for water resources
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has launched a major new consultation on the development of a national policy statement for water resources and the types of infrastructure that it will apply to.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure launched
A new All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure was launched last week – former Transport Minister and new member of the Treasury Select Committee Stephen Hammond MP will be the Group’s Chair.
Infrastructure Bill becomes law
The Infrastructure Bill which has been the subject of heated debate in Parliament in recent weeks over regulations related to fracking gained Royal Assent and passed into law today.
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.
Ofwat issues guidance on large infrastructure projects
Water industry regulator Ofwat has published a document setting out the guidance it will take into account in determining whether to select an infrastructure project as a ‘specified infrastructure project’.
Thames Water looks for international investors for £4.2bn Tideway Tunnel
Thames Water has started the process to identify potential UK and international investors to fund construction of the proposed £4.2 billion Tideway Tunnel .
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BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
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.
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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. -
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