Upset over bill increases fuels highest level of complaints to CCW about water companies in almost a decade
Frustration and worry among households over soaring water bills saw the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) receive the highest number of complaints about water companies in almost a decade.
Commons Committee warns critical programmes slip through net of new governance plans for govt mega-projects
Multiple critical government programmes could be left out of plans to strengthen governance of so-called ‘mega projects’ according to a new report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Barhale gets go-ahead for further utilities infrastructure works
Barhale is set to expand its contribution to HS2’s London terminus after being given the go-ahead for further crucial utilities infrastructure works by HS2’s Station Construction Partner Mace Dragados.
Gwynedd Council awards £236,000 contract for Croes Y Waun Flood Alleviation Scheme
Gwynedd Council (Cyngor Gwynedd) has awarded a contract for construction work on the Croes Y Waun flood alleviation scheme worth an estimated £236,000.
Forestry Commission tenders £356k contract for water infrastructure at Woodside Nursery
The Forestry Commission has gone out to tender with a contract to put water infrastructure in place at its Woodside Nursery on an agricultural like site with an estimated value of £356,400 (inc VAT).
Environment Agency awards £120k contract for research into shared and contested values in freshwater environment
The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for research into shared and contested values in the freshwater environment with an estimated value of c £120,000.
Southern Water gives supply chain early heads up on £84 million 25 km Andover pipeline procurement
Southern Water is giving the water sector supply chain an early heads up on its upcoming £84 million Andover Link Main procurement for the construction of 25km of below-ground pipeline connecting critical infrastructure between Winchester and Andover, alongside upgrades to existing and new booster stations.
Portsmouth Water launches new strategic partnership to deliver AMP8 investment plan
Portsmouth Water has announced a new, strategic collaboration with key partners to deliver its most ambitious business plan yet - Cappagh, Arqiva, Bridges and IWS, and Tetra Tech are coming together to support the roll out of Portsmouth Water’s AMP8 programme.
Northumbrian Water starts work on £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works near Darlington
Northumbrian Water has started work on a £4.2 million upgrade of Stressholme Sewage Treatment Works (STW) near Darlington – the upgrade is the first AMP8 Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) project, marking a major milestone in the company’s £3.6 billion five-year investment plan.
Ofwat confirms £86.8 million enforcement packages for Anglian Water and South West Water
Ofwat has today confirmed its final decisions in its wastewater investigations against Anglian Water and South West Water - a total of £86.8 million will be paid by the companies as enforcement packages.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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