Defra consults on costs recovery proposal for Drinking Water Inspectorate
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on its proposal to implement a charging scheme to enable the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) to recover the cost of regulatory work undertaken on behalf of the water industry.
Welsh Assembly launches consultation on private sewers adoption
The Welsh Assembly has launched a new consultation on the new mandatory adoption arrangements and Mandatory Build Standards for new gravity foul sewers and lateral drains.
Brisk business in UK with strong growth and revenues up at Vinci
Following strong growth in the first half of 2011, international construction group Vinci has reported that business remained steady in the third quarter, while business remains brisk in the UK.
UK construction sector faces accelerating downturn
The latest Construction Trade Survey published today, shows that a combination of falling demand and rising costs hit the construction industry hard during Q3 and this is only adding to the sense of pessimism over the future.
Fall in revenues at Skanska
Swedish construction giant Skanska has reported a fall in revenue for the nine months from January to September compared with the same period last year - down SEK86bn (£8.14bn) from SEK89bn (£8.42bn).
Environment Agency supports Thames Tunnel
The Environment Agency has added its voice to Government’s support for the Thames Tunnel project, following a statement to Parliament by Defra minister Richard Benyon.
Cost of Thames Tunnel to rise by £500 million
Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed in the House of Commons yesterday that the projected cost of Thames Water's ‘super-sewer’ tunnel has risen from £3.6 billion to £4.1 billion. This morning the company has just announced the revised routes for the tunnel and the start of a new consultation phase.
European Bank to provide £400M to United Utilities for climate change and energy projects
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support investment by United Utilities that will improve water supply and wastewater management with a £400 million loan.
Sewage gas for Grid projects hit problem
Innovative projects by two UK water companies to pump gas from sewage into the National Grid have both hit problems.
RSPB calls for Thames Tunnel now
Leading conservation organisation the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has issued a statement expressing its support for Thames Water's proposals for a new Thames Tunnel.
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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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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. -
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