Environment Agency – second phase of £21m flood scheme in York gets underway
The second phase of a vital Flood Alleviation Scheme for Clifton Ings in York is underway, as the Environment Agency launches the Flood Action Week (7 November – 13 November) campaign to encourage those who live in flood risk areas to prepare for flooding this winter.
Wessex Water completes major £50 million refurbishment of Durleigh water treatment centre
Wessex Water has completed a £50 million refurbishment of its Durleigh water treatment centre - the massive refurbishment of the Enmore Road site got under way in 2019 after more than four years of planning.
Southern Water launches Phase 2 market engagement for £587m Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project
Southern Water has launched Phase 2 of its ongoing market engagement for the £587 million Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project and published a Request for Information to help inform and develop the company’s current understanding of the market.
United Utilities shortlists three consortia for next stage of £1.75bn Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme
United Utilities has taken the next major step in the tender process for the £1.75 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) contract by shortlisting three consortia to participate in the next stage.
RAPID programme - Ofwat set to engage with solution owners to discuss funding framework for AMP8 "in due course"
Ofwat has said that it is planning to engage with the solution owners of strategic regional water resource solutions under the RAPID programme to discuss the funding framework for AMP8 "in due course."
Early contractor engagement for Stage 3b marine civils & reclamation works at Dover Western Docks
The Dover Harbour Board has launched an early contractor engagement initiative for marine civils work and reclamation at Dover western docks to create approximately 10 hectares of port land for future development, including the extension of Southern Water's outfall in the Tidal Basin.
Local Authority-led partnership launches flooding contingency plan for Northwich
A comprehensive flooding contingency plan has been launched for Northwich, led by Cheshire West and Chester Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority working in partnership with the Environment Agency and United Utilities.
Moody's Investors Service warns over Ofwat's DPC framework – construction risk will weigh on project credit quality
Moody’s is warning that under Ofwat’s Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) framework for large infrastructure projects, construction risk will weigh on project credit quality.
Irish Water €367m spend on wastewater infrastructure in 2021 - highest ever annual investment in wastewater treatment
The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report for 2021 recognises the ongoing progress being made by Irish Water in upgrading Ireland’s public wastewater infrastructure while also highlighting the need for continued investment in essential wastewater services.
Former Ofwat Chief questions whether Price Review process still fit for purpose
Former Ofwat Chief Executive Cathryn Ross has raised the question of whether the Price Review process - the regulatory framework of five-year price reviews for the water sector - is still fit for purpose.