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Portsmouth Water says AMP6 spend likely to be higher than AMP5
Portsmouth Water has set out its AMP6 proposals with the publication of a strategy document for consultation on its Draft Business Plan 2015 – 2020 – saying that the investment is likely to be higher than in AMP5.
Thames Water last in SIM performance league table
South Staffs Cambridge and Sembcorp Bournemouth are the two joint top-performing companies, while Thames Water comes in at the bottom, in the latest average service incentive mechanism (SIM) scores for the water and sewerage and water only companies in England and Wales published by Ofwat today.
Scottish Water seeks non-infra delivery partners for £360m framework
Scottish Water is seeking to appoint a maximum of six Non-Infrastructure Tier 1 Delivery Partners to support in the delivery of its future Capital Investment Programme, in a framework worth up to £360 million.
European Commission to simplify EU rules and regulations
The European Commission is simplifying – and even withdrawing – EU rules and regulations.
Thames Water tenders prelim Tideway Tunnel construction work
Thames Water has gone out to tender for preliminary construction work for pier reconstruction and marine vessel relocations for the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project.
Severn Trent Water fined £30,000 for breaching environmental permit
Severn Trent Water Ltd pleaded guilty at Telford Magistrates’ Court on Friday last week to one charge relating to a breach of their environmental permit conditions. The company was fined £30,000 and ordered to pay £2,046.66 in costs.
Ofwat seeks input on ensuring level playing field for retail competition in 2017
Water industry regulator Ofwat is inviting comment on two new discussion documents it has published in the run-up to the introduction of retail competition in April 2017 in the non-household sector.
£70m+ United Utilities WWT plant contract up for grabs
United Utilities has gone out to tender with a contract worth between £70 to £80 million at its Royton and Oldham Wastewater Treatment Works.
Southern Water goes out to tender for £multi-million contracts
Southern Water has gone out to tender with a £multi-million contract for a clutch of major projects at its Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works in Southampton starting in AMP5 and extending into 2018 in AMP6.
South East Water puts £6.5m pipeline plans on show
South East Water is inviting stakeholders to come and see plans for a new £6.5 million water pipeline to help to secure water supplies for existing and future customers.
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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. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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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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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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- Competition and Markets Authority gives five water companies go-ahead to increase customer bills by an average of 3%
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