Public calls for strong leadership on infrastructure, says new report
Almost 9 out of 10 people in Britain want to see investment in new infrastructure – but many also want more of a say in how it’s planned and delivered, according to a new survey published today.
Paris pact on water and climate change adaptation announced
A broad coalition of nations, river basin organizations, business and civil society has announced the creation of the international Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation to make water systems more resilient to climate impacts.
Ofwat task force says water sector “will take many years” to build resilience
The Resilience Task and Finish Group set up by Ofwat to consider what resilience means for the wider water sector has put forward 10 recommendations in its final report, saying “the challenges are significant and it will take many years for the sector to build resilience.”
Submissions open for 2016 World Water Week abstracts and event proposals
The Stockholm International Water Institute has just opened the online submission system for abstracts and event proposals for next year’s World Water Week which takes place from 28Th August to 2nd September 2016.
Water sector commissions major project on resilience for next 50 years
The water industry, working through Water UK, has commissioned a consortium of Atkins, Mott McDonald and NERA to carry out a major project on the resilience of water supplies over at least the next 50 years.
EU delegation highlights Welsh infrastructure opportunities
A delegation from the European Investment Bank’s (EIB), European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and the European Commission has visited Wales to highlight the potential opportunities to tap into significant infrastructure financing and maximise the impact of EU funding.
MOSL to test IT system for retail market opening in 2017
Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL) has today announced the appointment of SQS Group Limited to help define the company’s future testing approach ahead of retail market opening in 2017.
Wet wipes major cause of thousands of blocked sewers
The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) is urging households across England and Wales to join the battle to reduce the tens of thousands of blockages clogging up our drains and sewers.
CIRIA SuDS Manual update welcomed by drainage experts
Revisions to the CIRIA SuDS Manual, the so-called UK ‘bible’ for Sustainable Drainage System design and delivery, have been welcomed by industry experts for heralding a more pragmatic approach that could help to get more SuDS schemes delivered in future.
Registration opens for WRc Innovation Day 2016
WRc has announced registration is now open for its 5th Innovation Day which will take place on the 27th April 2016.
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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. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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