EA issues guidance on building business case for investment in multiple SuDS features over a wide area
The Environment Agency has published new guidance on building a business case for investment in multiple small sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) features over a wide area - known as the surface water investment model (SWIM) approach.
Mott Mac reports solid performance in 2025 – but geopolitical disruption and economic uncertainty continue to impact business environment
Mott MacDonald has reported a year of solid performance for 2025 with a gross revenue of £2.48 billion and a pre-tax profit of £107.8 million. During the year the business secured positions on AMP8 frameworks with 10 water companies in the UK.
Ofwat’s former chief executive joins global consulting firm BRG as MD in European Economic Regulation practice
Global consulting firm BRG has today announced the arrival of former Ofwat chief David Black as a managing director in the firm’s European Economic Regulation practice based in London, marking the latest in a series of senior additions to BRG’s offering in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Thames Water issues tenth Consent Request to secure further funding of £413.49 million
Thames Water has launched a tenth consent request seeking the consent of the super senior creditors to waive the Accordion Conditions and thereby allow the Super Senior Issuer to draw £413.49 million of the New Commitments.
Southern Water commits £11 million to protect Hampshire communities from groundwater flooding
Following what it describes as a challenging winter, Southern Water has announced is investing £11 million in Hampshire to help protect homes, reduce disruption and strengthen the sewer network against the impacts of groundwater.
Northumbrian Water uses roaming robot to help to detect pipework problems early
Trials are continuing in Seaham, County Durham for Pipebot Patrol, a £1.8 million innovation project led by Northumbrian Water. A blockage-detecting robot is sending back its first signals from inside the sewer network, helping engineers to spot early build-ups before they cause flooding.
Mott MacDonald enters into agreement to acquire Australian civil contractor Leed Engineering & Construction
Mott MacDonald, the global employee‑owned engineering consultancy, has entered into an agreement to acquire Leed Engineering & Construction, a privately owned civil contractor delivering projects in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia.
RSE awarded multi-billion-pound contract to transform Scotland’s water and waste water infrastructure
Clean water technology firm RSE will carry out a major infrastructure project transforming assets for long-term sustainability and durability, Scottish Water has confirmed.
Ofwat confirms Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer gets gate C go-ahead to progress to February 2028
Ofwat has confirmed that the Cheddar 2 Reservoir and Transfer solution in the RAPID programme should continue to receive development funding for gate C in the gated process, leading up to a conditional review point in February 2028.
Scottish Water completes second phase of peatland restoration project at Loch Katrine
Scottish Water has restored another 94 hectares of degrading peatland on the land surrounding Loch Katrine, as part of a project aimed at protecting drinking water quality for its customers in Glasgow.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
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