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.
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.
Devastating sewage spill destroys 7 miles of river Thames life
The Environment Agency has confirmed that river life along a seven mile stretch of a tributary of the River Thames has been wiped out following a devastating raw sewage spill.
Thames Water – Selborne report fails to offer credible alternative to tunnel
Thames Water said this evening that the report by Lord Selborne’s Thames Tunnel Commission fails to provide a viable, economic or timely alternative to tackle the annual 39 million tonnes of untreated sewage that overflows into the River Thames from London’s Victorian sewers..
Thames Tunnel Commission calls for major review of super-sewer scheme
The Thames Tunnel Commission set up to inquire into Thames Water’s plans to build a £3.6bn ‘super sewer’ has concluded that the project should be significantly scaled down in its final report and is calling on the Government to review the scheme.
United Utilities fined £32K+ for licence breaches
United Utilities has been prosecuted by the Environment Agency for four offences of failing to comply with the requirements of an abstraction licence.
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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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