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£7 million Swansea flood scheme officially opens
A £7 million flood scheme which will reduce the risk of flooding to some 300 homes and businesses in the Lower Swansea valley has been officially opened.
Kier launches takeover bid for Mouchel
Kier group has this morning confirmed that it has launched a takeover bid for Mouchel.
Aqualogy buys university “ice pigging” spin-out
A Bristol-based company that uses innovative technology for cleaning the inside of pipes has been acquired by water management specialists, Aqualogy Environment Limited for an undisclosed sum.
Techniflex launches new Aqua-Pure Ultra range of WRAS hoses for water sector
Specialist UK hose manufacturers Puresil-Techniflex have developed a new range of large bore potable water hoses which have recently received WRAS approval.
United Utilities jv wind farm plans scaled back
Scout Moor Wind Farm Expansion Limited (SMWFEL) is to remove and relocate some of its planned new turbines as a result of local community feedback.
Anglian Water increases dividend payout
Anglian Water has reported a slight drop in operating profit and an increased dividend payment with the publication this morning of its results for the six months ended 30 September 2014.
MMO opens sustainable development consultation for South marine planning
The Marine Management Organisation has launched a new sustainable development consultation for the South Inshore and South Offshore Marine Plans.
£7.5m in funding to solve urban challenges with data – including water
The Government innovation agency Innovate UK is providing up to £7.5 million funding in research and development projects and feasibility studies to develop data sets which can transform local services in towns and cities.
Damaged trunk main causes major flooding incident for SES Water
Emergency teams from Sutton and East Surrey Water have been working since Tuesday evening to repair a water main in Chipstead damaged by a telecommunications contractor.
Rubble, car parts and industrial waste found in Plymouth sewers
Demolition material, steel pipes, car parts and marine scrap are among the items that South West Water has had to remove from Plymouth's sewers during routine maintenance work.
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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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- Consultation begins on Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s largest ever infrastructure project
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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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