Pump failure leads to £4k fine for Northern Ireland Water
Northern Ireland Water was fined £4,000 by magistrates on Monday for breaching the conditions of a discharge consent relating to the operation of its Flynn’s Waste Water Pumping Station.
Profits unchanged at Portsmouth Water for first half year
Portsmouth Water profits has reported a total operating profit of £3.4m for the six months ended 30 September 2014 – the figure remains unchanged from the same period last year.
Scottish Water completes £6m WwTW project
Scottish Water has completed a major 6 million upgrade of Dalbeattie’s waste water infrastructure to boost the local environment and meet the future needs of the area.
Northumbrian Water launches pilot SuDs scheme for schools
Northumbrian Water is launching an innovative and sustainable SuDS pilot scheme which will reduce the amount of surface water which runs off school grounds from entering the sewer network.
Balfour Beatty possible bid - Board “open to opportunities”
Balfour Beatty has responded to this morning’s announcement by the John Laing Infrastructure Fund Ltd that it intends to make a non-binding proposal for Balfour Beatty’s PPP portfolio.
Balfour Beatty target of new takeover bid?
Balfour Beatty is the target of a possible bid by the John Laing Infrastructure Fund in a move which could see the breakup of the UK’s largest construction company, according to a report in yesteday’s Sunday Times.
Kier launches takeover bid for Mouchel
Kier group has this morning confirmed that it has launched a takeover bid for Mouchel.
Aqualogy buys university “ice pigging” spin-out
A Bristol-based company that uses innovative technology for cleaning the inside of pipes has been acquired by water management specialists, Aqualogy Environment Limited for an undisclosed sum.
United Utilities jv wind farm plans scaled back
Scout Moor Wind Farm Expansion Limited (SMWFEL) is to remove and relocate some of its planned new turbines as a result of local community feedback.
Thames Water sees 5.5% rise in operating profits
Thames Water has announced a 5.5% rise in operating profits with the publication of its financial results for the six months to 30 September 2014.
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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. -
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.
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