UK infrastructure National Needs Assessment – water resources and flooding are among key issues
Water resources and flooding are among a number of key issues highlighted in the National Needs Assessment (NNA) of UK infrastructure which is being launched today at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Water sector progresses 21st Century Drainage Programme
UK Water, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has published a new report which highlights the need to ensure the nation’s sewerage systems are fit for purpose and looks at the added pressures itwill need to withstand in the future.
Brexit: water sector supply chain concerns over infrastructure funding and regulation
Concerns about funding for infrastructure, investment in research, and environmental regulation are among the issues raised by British Water members in the aftermath of the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.
Amey - new infrastructure super-team dedicated to data, analytics and technology
Amey’s Consulting business has created a new super-team dedicated to data, analytics and technology in infrastructure.
Government publishes National Flood Resilience Review
The Government's National Flood Resilience Review published today includes plans for improved rain and flood modelling, a £12.5 million increase in new temporary flood defences, greater protection to infrastructure and a call for water companies to strengthen flood resilience plans.
Greater Lincolnshire Partnership launches 25 year Water Management Plan
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is today launching a Water Management Plan in the House of Commons setting out its strategy for water management, including flood reduction and water supply, up till 2040.
$1bn US consultancy firm to target UK infrastructure market
Multidisciplinary global consulting firm Louis Berger intends to relocate its $1bn (£760m) turnover business international operations office from Paris to London in November and target the UK infrastructure market, according to media reports this morning.
Environment Agency progresses £125m Oxford and Abingdon flood risk plans
The Environment Agency has announced further details of its work to progress with the development of a £120 million flood alleviation scheme for Oxford and two smaller schemes for Abingdon at a cost of £5 million-plus.
MeyGen signs ground-breaking deal to combine wind and tidal power output
Leading tidal power company Atlantis has announced that a ground-breaking deal between the company’s majority owned MeyGen project and a nearby wind farm development to facilitate access to the distribution grid for other renewable energy projects.
Ofwat calls for clarity from infrastructure body on possible "changes to regulatory or market structure’
Ofwat is calling for clarification from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) on its reference to “changes to regulatory or market structure’ as possible options for cost-effective infrastructure in its consultation on the National Infrastructure Assessment.