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European Commission launches resource efficiency initiative
The European Commission has launched a new flagship initiative aimed at improving resource efficiency across the European Union.
Environment Agency opens access to flood warning data
The Environment Agency today unveiled plans for tailored flood warning services to be developed to better prepare utility providers, emergency services, insurers, retail and transport companies for flooding.
Thames Water amnesty finds 1550 potential unbilled customers
More than 350 people who use water but have never received a bill are set to have their previously unpaid charges waived after coming forward voluntarily in the first week of Thames Water's amnesty for unbilled customers.
Defra publishes infrastructure risk reports
Roads, railways, energy and water supply networks and other infrastructure all need to be able to cope with the effects of a changing climate. The first batch in a series of reports produced by organisations which maintain national infrastructure and published by Defra today set out potential risks and solutions – with flooding, coastal and river erosion among the key risks.
Construction Skills council warns up to 76k jobs to go in 2011
According to new research from the Construction Sector Skills Council, as many as 76,000 jobs could go in the construction industry during 2011.
Staffs Council flood risk contract win for Royal Haskoning
Staffordshire County Council has commissioned coastal and rivers expert Royal Haskoning to help it prepare its Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment (PFRA).
Southern Water reports good outlook for reservoir levels
Southern Water has announced that its reservoirs are in a healthy position at the start of 2011.
Yorkshire Water starts work on latest phase of £16M mains upgrade
Yorkshire Water is starting work on the latest phase of £16.7 million mains upgrade to improve Sheffield’s water pipe network.
Major flood defence works in Wales completed
Environment Agency Wales has completed a programme of major improvement works to upgrade local flood defences. The Agency said that thousands of people in four North Wales villages would now be better protected from floods.
Uncertainty continues over costs of private sewer transfer
Today WaterBriefing is publishing an Executive Briefing on what has been described as the "biggest change in responsibility for sewerage services since 1937" – the forthcoming transfer of responsibility for private sewers and lateral drains to water and sewerage companies.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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