MPs warn infrastructure plans lack clarity, rigour and priority
In a new Report published this morning, MPs have sharply criticised the lack of focus in the Government’s Infrastructure Plan, saying that they are “not convinced that the current proposals represent a rigorous plan with clear priorities for action or with a clear programme for delivery.”
Water UK flags up potential finance risks in run-up to AMP6
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at national and international, has flagged up a number of challenges for the regulator to consider in three discussion papers on financing the water sector’s AMP6 programme.
EIB launches first Climate Awareness Bond of 2013
The European Investment Bank has launched its first Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) transaction of 2013, a SEK 500 million tap of the April 2019 line.
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.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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