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Southern Water begins £3 million project to reduce storm overflows by sealing sewers in Kent town
Southern Water has begun vital sewer sealing work in Sittingbourne as part of its wider work to reduce storm overflows.
Severn Trent launches preliminary market engagement on upcoming mobile plant & tool tender in 2026
Severn Trent has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig for an upcoming mobile plant and tool tender in 2026.
United Utilities completes Europe’s largest valve installation at Merseyside treatment works
United Utilities has successfully installed Europe’s largest valve at its Bromborough Wastewater Treatment Works to protect homes and businesses from the risk of tidal flooding.
Uisce Éireann publishes new report on once in a generation major infrastructure project
Uisce Éireann has published a Submissions Report for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region following public consultation earlier this year. This will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of the country with the capacity to address supply water needs for up to 50% of the State’s population.
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water launches consultation for AMP8’s first strategic “interconnector” pipeline from Grafham to Cambridge
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water have launched their first public consultation from 27 October to 21 December 2025 for a proposed new “interconnector” pipeline, responding to rapid growth and the impacts of climate change to safeguard water supplies in Cambridge for future generations.
Business retail market - Ofwat consults on review of price and non-price protections in place for business customers
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on a review of the regulatory safeguards currently in place in the form of price and non-place protections in place for business customers via the Retail Exit Code.
Wates launches new Wates Wildscape biodiversity net gain business
Wates Wildscape, a new business dedicated to delivering high-quality biodiversity habitat sites across the UK, has been launched by Wates.
United Utilities announces £30 million scheme to reduce flooding
United Utilities is getting ready to start work on building the largest underground storm tank in Merseyside in Liverpool later this month.
Thames Water launches statutory consultation on proposed new 150 billion litre Oxfordshire reservoir
Thames Water has today launched an 11-week public consultation as it progresses plans for a nationally significant reservoir that will secure water supply for the South East of England, including 15 million Thames Water, Affinity Water and Southern Water customers.
Severn Trent awards £2.7 million AMP8 contract for Third Party Administrator services
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for Third Party Administrator services worth an estimated £2.7 million (inc VAT).
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
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.
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- Scottish Water nears completion of key £3 million capital project in Edinburgh
- Yorkshire Water awards £9.6 million AMP8 direct contract for Integrated Platform for Networks to single supplier
- Northern Ireland Water awards £11.9 million contract for rotating biological contactors
- Uisce Éireann starts major water main upgrade in Lismore to improve reliability of water supply
- Consultation begins on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s largest ever infrastructure project
- Integrated Water Services M&E in new strategic partnership with Portsmouth Water for AMP8
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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Working for WSP - what if you could build a career as unique as you? With us, you can
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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
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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