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UK Government gives go-ahead for fracking in Lancashire
In a landmark decision for the the energy industry announced today, the UK government has overruled Lancashire Council’s decision to reject fracking at two sites in Lancashire - fracking has been approved at the Preston New Road site, while a decision on a second site at Roseacre has been delayed.
Veolia wins contract for UAE sewage plant upgrade
Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority (RAKWA) has awarded Veolia with a contract to upgrade the city’s main sewage treatment plant.
Anglian Water tenders £5m scheduling software contract
Anglian Water Services has gone out to tender with a framework contract for the supply, delivery, implementation and support services for new task scheduling tool software worth an estimated £5 million.
Welsh Water awards standpipe managed services AMP6 contract
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has awarded an AMP6 contract for standpipe managed services.
Water sector supply chain feels first ripples of Brexit
The earliest rumblings of Brexit’s impact on the water market are being felt by the UK supply chain. Gareth Jones, Managing Director of wastewater treatment specialist WPL, reveals how his company is responding.
Hydro-Brake® software upgrade makes it easy to design for optimum flood prevention
Hydro International’s online flow control design software has been upgraded to make it easier than ever for engineers to optimise their designs and achieve the best-possible flow attenuation for both surface water and sewer applications.
Yorkshire Water takes ownership of 350+ sewage pumping stations
Yorkshire Water has taken over ownership of more than 350 private sewage pumping stations identified to date - the water company believes more have yet to be identified.
Government launches cyber security breaches survey
The Government is undertaking a survey of UK businesses to find out how they approach cyber security and learn more about the cyber security issues faced by industry.
Environment Agency progresses £6m+ River Medway Flood Storage Areas plans
The Environment Agency is currently working with Kent County Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council to develop options to reduce the risk of flooding to communities via the proposed £6 million-plus River Medway Flood Storage Areas (FSAs) project.
GPS wins £1m Thames Water AMP6 contracts
Leading PE pipe manufacturer, GPS PE Pipe Systems, has won two new contracts to supply a range of its PE pipe systems to Thames Water for major AMP6 schemes.
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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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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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