Government spending watchdog to investigate Thames Tideway Tunnel assurance arrangements
The National Audit Office, the government’s spending watchdog, has launched an investigation into the assurance arrangements for the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel – the NAO will publish its report in the autumn.
Water and wastewater accounts for 27% of $5bn climate adaptation funding by world’s largest development banks
A new report shows that climate finance totalling $ 81 billion US dollars was mobilised for projects funded by the world’s six largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) in 2015, including $ 25 billion of MDBs’ direct climate finance, combined with a further $56 billion from other investors.
IPA report flags up Tideway Tunnel as benchmark for future major UK infrastructure projects
A case study in the Government's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) newly released Annual Report on major projects for 2015-16 has flagged up the £4.2 billion Thames Tideway Tunnel as as a benchmark for the development of future major UK infrastructure projects.
EIB provides €100m financing for Netherlands drinking water upgrade
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement with Dutch drinking water provider Dunea N.V – the €100 million financing will support Dunea’s 5-year investment plan for upgrading the drinking water supply and distribution networks in The Hague region.
People with Significant Control Companies House register goes live
The People with Significant Control (PSC) register at Companies House is now live – the register includes information about the individuals who own or control companies including their name, month and year of birth, nationality, and details of their interest in the company.
Govt minister says investment in infrastructure now even more important
The Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport has said that investment in infrastructure is now even more important and that the UK must be seen to be open for business and building the infrastructure it needs.
Severn Trent Euro Note prospectus flags up Brexit risk
Severn Trent PLC yesterday published a prospectus relating to a €6,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme of Severn Trent Plc and Severn Trent Utilities Finance Plc as issuers and Severn Trent Water Ltd as guarantor of notes issued under the programme by Severn Trent Utilities Finance Plc.
EIB agrees groundbreaking £100m investment into UK small businesses
The European Investment Bank has agreed a £100 million investment in loans to UK small businesses originated through Funding Circle, the world’s leading marketplace for business loans.
Tideway issues £100m bonds to fund London's "super sewer'
Tideway, the new company established to construct the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London, has announced a bond issue totalling £100 million to help fund construction of the £4.2 billion supersewer.
EU Urban Agenda - Pact of Amsterdam makes EIB a key player
Ministers from across the EU signed the Pact of Amsterdam yesterday, putting the European Investment Bank at the heart of the drive to build sustainable communities through local and regional governments.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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