Gate three date in RAPID programme for Fens Reservoir to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026
The Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has written to Anglian Water and Cambridge Water informing them that the current gate three date in the RAPID programme for the Fens Reservoir is to be delayed beyond 30 April 2026 to a later date.
Environment Agency consults on proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on its proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights and its proposed decision-making framework.
Government brings in tough new laws to strengthen UK defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure
The Government is bringing in tough new laws to strengthen the UK's defences against cyber attacks on essential public services and critical infrastructure.
Government announces pro-growth changes to landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to get Britain building faster
The government has announced pro-growth changes to the landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill which include new measures to slash delays and get Britain building faster.
New Truro tidal flood defence gates now fully operational and ready to swing into action
New flood defence gates in Truro, Cornwall are now fully operational, securing the city's flood defences for the next 30 years - 185 properties in Truro are now protected by the newly replaced flood defence gates.
Flood defence - government announces sweeping reforms, record £10.5 billion investment and new rules to get defences built faster
The government has unveiled sweeping reforms which will see deprived communities across the country benefit from new flood defences with a record £10.5 billion investment to defend nearly 900,000 properties in England, with new rules to get defences built more quickly.
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd tenders £163.2 million framework contract for civils examination of structural assets
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd has gone out to tender with a framework contract for Civils Examination Framework Agreement - Structures with an estimated value of £163.2 million (inc VAT).
Government launches new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Government has today launched a new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning which seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Protecting people but not pipelines: why water companies prioritise worker safety over asset protection
In the second of a series of Expert Focus articles for WaterBriefing, Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD, the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, explores the contradictory approach to safety in the water industry, highlighting the stark contrast between the protection of workers and the under-protection of assets.
Climate Change Committee warns UK not prepared for rising impacts of climate change
The Climate Change Committee is warning that the UK is not prepared for climate change and the impacts of extreme weather, including the rising incidents of severe flooding on property and critical infrastructure.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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