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£14.9m grant for Able Marine Energy Park scheme
The Able Marine Energy Park scheme has secured £14.9m from the Enterprise Zone Capital Grant Fund - enabling construction work to be brought forward.
Yorkshire Water “at the forefront” of tackling climate change impacts
Yorkshire Water has been praised as being “at the forefront” of responding to climate change following the publication of the utility’s climate change strategy.
£1.1m EU study underway to develop modular wetland treatment system
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University are conducting a £1.1 million study into a novel wetland treatment system.
Anglian Water pump optimisation trial delivers major energy and cost savings
Anglian Water looks set to roll out more pump optimisation in AMP6 following a successful project on its DMA water network using innovative automatic pump pressure technology which has generated annual cost savings of £28,000-plus.
Morrison Utility Services wins Yorkshire Water Partner of the Year for 2nd year running
Leading UK utility services provider Morrison Utility Services, the leading utility services provider in the UK, has been named as Yorkshire Water Partner of the Year for the second year running.
Increased workload - specialist contractors report growing optimism
The outlook for the specialist sector is increasingly positive according to the latest NSCC State of Trade Survey, which shows a record high of 60% of respondents are anticipating an increased workload for the upcoming year.
South Downs take action against flooding and soil erosion
A new schems will see 600 native trees planted on farmland in the South Downs National Park to help prevent a repeat of recent disastrous flooding and soil erosion in the National Park.
Technology Strategy Board appoints chief of new KTN venture
David Lockwood has been appointed to one of the most influential business innovation roles in the UK, as the inaugural non-executive Chair of Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd’s board.
Landowners seek ‘legal blockade’ to stop fracking in national park
A group of Sussex residents have joined the UK’s first ‘legal blockade’ to stop a potential fracking site in the heart of one of Britain’s national parks.
Environment Agency chief says UK faces difficult choices on flood defence investment
Lord Chris Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency says that the UK now faces difficult choices on flood defence investment.
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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. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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- Severn Trent progresses work on £22 million upgrade at Blymhill Sewage Treatment Works
- NI Water outsources management of hired standpipe process to Aquam Water Services
- Uisce Éireann completes €7 million upgrade to Newport wastewater treatment plant.
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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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Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video. -
What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
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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