Arup Binnies JV appointed as technical partner to help deliver Southern Water’s Thames to Southern Transfer project
Global engineering and built environment consultancy Arup, together with whole-lifecycle engineering services provider Binnies, has been appointed by Southern Water to help deliver the planning phase of the Thames to Southern Transfer project (T2ST).
RAPID opens consultation on decision to fund South East Strategic Reservoir Option to proceed towards planning
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its draft decision proposing that the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) solution should pass RAPID gate three, a significant milestone of the RAPID gated process indicating the project has reached an advanced level of maturity.
Environment Agency consults on proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights and its proposed decision-making framework.
Severn Trent invites suppliers to register for Deep Dive sessions for upcoming £200 million SRO Minworth (Northern Section) procurement
Severn Trent is inviting interested suppliers to register for Deep Dive sessions for its proposed £200 million SRO Minworth (Northern Section) procurement.
Consultation launches on proposed Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer Project for West Country
The West Country Water and Environment regional group has launched its public consultation on a proposal for the Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer Project – the new reservoir and pipeline will play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and resilient water supply for over 100,000 people in the West Country.
Severn Trent extends deadline for supply chain engagement on £200 million Minworth SRO to 7 September 2025
Severn Trent has further extended the deadline for preliminary market engagement with the supply chain from 1 August to 7 September 2025 to establish the feasibility of the market for the £200 million Minworth Strategic Resource Option (SRO).
Affinity Water launches early market engagement for £425 million Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme
Affinity Water has today launched an early market engagement exercise for its proposed £510 million (inc VAT) Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme - the capex scheme is crucial to securing future water supply for Affinity Water customers in the Southeast of England.
Ofwat sets out 2025-26 delivery priorities for RAPID forward programme
Ofwat has published a new paper setting out the 2025-26 delivery priorities for the Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing (water supply) Infrastructure Development (RAPID) which covers the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Thames Water - Ofwat gives go-ahead for £22.6m funding for London Water Recycling scheme to progress to gate 4 of RAPID process
Ofwat has informed Thames Water of its draft decision to allow £22.6 million funding for the London Water Recycling scheme (with the Teddington DRA as the preferred suboption), and to proceed to gate four of the RAPID process.
Southern Water seek views on updated Hampshire water recycling plans
Southern Water is inviting people in Hampshire to give feedback on the updated plans for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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