Parliamentary inquiry into heatwaves to hear evidence from water experts
The Environmental Audit Committee will today hear oral evidence from water experts as part of its ongoing inquiry into how the UK is planning on adapting to the growing risk of heatwaves resulting from climate change,
Times targets utilities in investigation into UK transport infrastructure
In the first of a series of investigations into the state of Britain’s transport infrastructure, The Times newspaper is reporting that the number of utility companies fined for over-running roadworks has doubled in five years “amid warnings that contractors are causing traffic chaos and leaving streets in a crumbling state.”
Government warned England faces taps running dry without infrastructure improvements
The Government is being warned that England’s homes and businesses could face having their water supplies cut off in times of severe drought, if the water industry does not improve infrastructure and water efficiency.
Yorkshire Water appoints Sweco for three-year telemetry project
Engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK has won a three-year contract with Yorkshire Water to manage the installation of telemetry assets at 1,200 waste water sites.
Environment Agency says different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years
Over the next century a different approach is needed to protect the country from flooding, the Environment Agency’s Chief Executive said in a keynote speech at the opening of the annual Flood and Coast Conference today.
Carbon Trust launches project to reduce costs & underwater noise in offshore wind construction
The Carbon Trust has announced the launch of BLUE PILOT, a large-scale demonstration project aimed at reducing costs and underwater noise during construction of offshore wind farms as part of the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA).
Yorkshire Water to host supply chain event on £1.1bn AMP7 opportunities
Yorkshire Water is to host a supply change event to highlight opportunities within its Yorkshire Alliance from 2019 onwards at Shine in Leeds on Monday 19 March 2018 - the utility will have an anticipated spend in the Alliance for a maximum period 11 years from 2019 of circa £1.1 billion.
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".
Flood and Coast’ conference to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management
The Environment Agency’s Flood and Coast’ conference which takes place in Telford next month is set to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management, including the growing impacts of climate change, infrastructure resilience and partnership working.
Morgan Sindall: water sector AMP6 infrastructure work contributes to strong Group performance
Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall has contributed to a strong performance by the Morgan Sindall Group plc, according to its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2017, released today.