Chinese firms target UK water and wastewater infrastructure
An article in this morning’s South China Post says that Chinese companies are increasingly pursuing investment opportunities in big British infrastructure projects – including the water and wastewater sector.
CECA sets out infrastructure priorities for Budget 2013
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has written to Chancellor George Osborne ahead of the 2013 Budget to set out a list of infrastructure priorities that need to be addressed if the sector is to fufil its potential in returning growth to the UK economy.
New round of Regional Growth Fund opens
A new round of the Regional Growth Fund has opened – the Government is urging businesses across the country to bid for a share of the £350 million cash pot.
Lords question Thames Water dividend policy
Thames Water’s dividend policy came under fire in the House of Lords yesterday as peers debated the costs to the consumer of the Tideway Tunnel.
Audit Office concern over Govt national infra plan
The National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted five key risks to the value for money of projects included in the government’s national infrastructure plan.
Latest Ofwat licence change proposals “credit positive” for water sector
Credit rating agency Moody’s has said Ofwat’s latest proposals for water company licence modification are credit positive for the sector.
Infrastructure investors may overlook UK in favour of Middle East or Asia, finds EC Harris
The UK is in danger of missing out on significant investment in its national infrastructure as funds increasingly view markets in the Gulf region and Asia as safer bets, according to research published today by global built asset consultancy EC Harris.
Thames Water under ongoing pressure over Tunnel costs and funding
Thames Water is coming under ongoing pressure with regard to the funding needed to financé the costs of building the Tideway Tunnel – last week MP Simon Hughes and format Ofwat Director-General Sir Ian Byatt questioned the proposals, while articles in the Guardian, the Times and the Financial Times also flagged up serious concerns on the subject.
EU Bank considers funding for flood prevention in Turkey
The European Investment Bank has released details of new proposals now under consideration to fund major flood prevention and protection works in Turkey.
Major UK pension funds back infrastructure platform
A new platform to support pension funds investing in infrastructure projects has secured the critical mass of Founding Investors needed to move to the next stage of development.
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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. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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