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Flooding - report flags up lack of resilience in Foss Barrier's performance
The results of an independent investigation commissioned by the Environment Agency to look at how water entered the Foss Barrier building on Boxing Day 2015 says the event has identified a lack of resilience in the asset’s performance.
Ofwat approves Thames Water’s Trading and Procurement Code
Ofwat has approved Thames Water’s trading and procurement code, enabling the water company to benefit from financial water trading incentives.
IWA and AWP invite leaders to global summit on water scarcity and drought
The International Water Association (IWA) and the Australian Water Partnership will convene government and business leaders, NGOs, scientists and international organisations to a global summit on water scarcity and drought this autumn.
Government framework to help public sector save 30% pa on water consumption and costs
A new UK Government framework has been launched which public sector organisations can access to reduce their water costs and consumption by 30%, through the multi-million pound AquaFund Grant Scheme.
NI Water licence changes to ensure “regulatory effort focused on areas which yield maximum value”
The Utility Regulator for Northern Ireland has announced that modifications to Northern Ireland Water’s Instrument of Appointment have been approved following a consultation in March 2016 on the proposed changes.
EY: Scaled-back renewable energy ambitions dampen Europe’s investment potential
Almost without exception, European markets slipped down EY’s Renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) rankings while less mature markets across Latin America, Africa and Asia continued their ascent, reveals the latest edition of the report.
Water and regulated utility assets among lowest rates of return for investors, Deloitte survey finds
Infrastructure investments in water and regulated utility assets are providing some of the lowest internal rates of return for investors, according to the latest infrastructure investors survey from Deloitte.
Govt says two thirds of large UK businesses hit by cyber breach or attack in past year
A new report setting out the results of Government research into cyber security says that two thirds of large businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year - nearly seven out of ten attacks on all firms involved viruses, spyware or malware.
Government names Head of Independent Review of Tidal Lagoons
The Government has announced that the Independent Review of Tidal Lagoons will be led by industry expert Charles Hendry, Minister of State for Energy from May 2010 until September 2012, supported by a team of seconded civil servants.
Ofwat: water cos must submit PR19 Business Plans by September 2018
Ofwat has written to the water companies in England notifying them that they must submit PR19 Business Plans by 3 September 2018.
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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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