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New Wessex Water sewer safeguards Wootton Bassett homes
Wessex Water has completed a £250k project to relieve flooding in an area near Wootton Bassett.
New South East Water pipeline creates mini water grid in East Kent
South East Water has completed a major scheme to install a new £1.3 million water main to secure drinking water supplies in East Kent.
New sewer to protect Portland homes
A project to alleviate sewage flooding in an area of Portland has been completed almost two months ahead of schedule.
New public water supply for Lancashire village
The Lancashire hamlet of Slaidburn, in the Ribble Valley, is set to be connected to a brand new public water supply for the first time ever.
New phase of Sheffield water mains work begins
Yorkshire Water is set to embark on the latest phase of its work to clean, re-line and re-lay its water pipes in Sheffield as part of a £11 million scheme to improve water quality.
New Northumbrian Water MD looking for efficiency savings
Heidi Mottram, the new Chief Executive Officer at Northumbrian Water who took up her position last week, has said the company would be looking to make “efficiency savings.”
New MD for Veolia Water Central
Veolia Water UK has confirmed the appointment of Richard Bienfait as the new Managing Director of its largest regulated water company, Veolia Water Central.
New MD for Sutton and East Surrey Water
Anthony Ferrar has taken over as Managing Director of Sutton and East Surrey Water following the retirement of Nick Fisher at the end of December. Anthony Ferrar joined Sutton and East Surrey Water in 2008 as managing director designate.
New environmental scheme for uplands farmers
Defra has launched a new payment scheme for hill farmers who protect and look after England’s iconic uplands.
Mott MacDonald and Halcrow to tackle tidal energy projects
Leading consultants Mott MacDonald and Halcrow have teamed-up to promote the growing opportunities for the sustainable development of global tidal range energy projects.
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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. -
Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.
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