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Critics once again question case for Tideway Tunnel
Critics have once again raised questions about the case for the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel as part of an ongoing campaign to bring about an end to the project.
Leading associations launch survey on UK water sector challenges
The three leading UK water sector trade organisations are collectively seeking views on what are seen to be the biggest challenges facing the water sector.
Europe set for rise in water-related technological innovations
The next few years could see a flood of water-related technological innovation coming out of Europe, according to EIP Water – the European Innovation Partnership established under the European Union's Innovation Union initiative.
House of Lords succeeds with flood amendment to Housing and Planning Bill
The House of Lords last night succeeded in making an amendment to the Housing and Planning Bill onSustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) following its rejection in the House of Commons on Tuesday 3rd May.
Water UK urge MPs to back amendment on flooding in Housing and Planning Bill
The water companies are urging MPs to include a crucial amendment on added to the Housing and Planning Bill in the House of Lords which will help ensure essential flood prevention measures are put in place at new housing developments.
Ofwat: framework for retail market must apply to both large and small companies
Ofwat has said it is important that the same regulatory framework in the new retail market should apply to all appointed companies, including small companies, "otherwise the market arrangements will not work effectively for customers and other market participants."
NI Water seeks expert advice on economic regulatory issues
Northern Ireland Water is looking for experts to advise on economic regulatory matters throughout the PC15 price control process for the six-year period from 2015-16 to 2020-21 and to assist with aspects of the upcoming PC21 Business Plan.
Developer services – performance levels continue to rise
Overall levels of service performance by water companies for the provision of developer services are continuing to rise, according to the latest set of figures from industry body Water UK for the Quarter 4 (January-March) 2015/16 period.
Thames Water awards £380m Technology and Transformation Alliance contract
Thames Water has set up a new Technology and Transformation Alliance to deliver its technology services and projects into the future.
European Commission refers Germany to EU Court over nitrate pollution in water
The European Commission is referring Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to take stronger measures to combat water pollution caused by nitrates.
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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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