Mining Remediation Authority mine water treatment project to improve River South Esk moves into next stage
The Mining Remediation Authority’s new Dalkeith mine water treatment scheme has reached a significant phase in its development, with excavation works now under way and key construction milestones successfully completed.
New era as Coal Authority becomes Mining Remediation Authority
The Coal Authority has changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority to better reflect the organisation’s 24/7 role to manage the effects of historical mining in England, Scotland and Wales and its work to seek low-carbon opportunities from our mining heritage for the future. The change has been approved by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Coal Authority in supplier engagement for upcoming £18 million Waste Management Service for reed beds
The Coal Authority has launched a supplier engagement exercise ahead of going out to tender for an upcoming contract for Waste Management Services for reed beds with an estimated value of £18 million.
Next phase of work to reduce metal mine pollution due to start in Upper Teesdale
The next phase of an innovative project to limit heavy metals from abandoned mines polluting rivers in Upper Teesdale starts next week following a successful trial.
Environment Agency and Coal Authority progress major £9 million project to reduce abandoned metal mine pollution
Work to build a £9 million mine water treatment scheme that will reduce harmful metal pollution in rivers in the North East and Cumbria is nearing completion.
Project to reduce metal pollution from former lead mines in Cumbria complete
A project to reduce the amount of metal waste from former lead mines near Garrigill in Cumbria from polluting Garrigill Burn is complete.
Divers complete underwater operation on offshore pipes off north east England coastline
A team of divers have completed work to offshore pipes at the Coal Authority’s Dawdon mine water treatment scheme as part of a major marine civil engineering project.
Environment Agency and Coal Authority progress work on Haggs mine water treatment scheme
Work is progressing on the water treatment scheme for the Haggs adit, an abandoned mine water drainage tunnel which is one of the most significant sources of pollution for the River Nent - the second most metal polluted river in England.
New report warns pollution is biggest threat to freshwater habitats
A new report is warning that that waterbodies and freshwater habitats across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being devastated by poor water quality caused by agricultural waste, raw sewage, and pollution from abandoned mines.
Coal Authority appoints new framework contractors to help stop mine water pollution
As part of its programme of work to protect and enhance the environment, the Coal Authority has appointed new contractors onto its latest 4-year framework to help design and build mine water treatment schemes throughout Britain.
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Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
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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. -
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.
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