Flood and Coast’ conference to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management
The Environment Agency’s Flood and Coast’ conference which takes place in Telford next month is set to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management, including the growing impacts of climate change, infrastructure resilience and partnership working.
Morgan Sindall: water sector AMP6 infrastructure work contributes to strong Group performance
Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall has contributed to a strong performance by the Morgan Sindall Group plc, according to its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2017, released today.
Climate change impacts could drive Europe’s cities “beyond breaking point”
A landmark research study shows the impact of flooding, droughts and heatwaves by 2050-2100 will exceed previous predictions – and could put European cities “beyond breaking point”.
Environment Agency warns climate change means more frequent flooding
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change means intense bouts of flooding are set to become more frequent.
Yorkshire Water to publish majority of operational & service data by 2020 – aims to create “citizen regulation”
In a bid to increase transparency and boost operational performance, Yorkshire Water has announced that it aims to release the majority of its operational and service data by 2020.
Atkins talks direct procurement ahead of World Water-Tech Innovation Summit next week
Ahead of next week's World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London, Guy Ledger, Client Director at Atkins provides the inside track on direct procurement ahead of the session he will chair: Getting Deals Done with Innovative Procurement Models.
Canadian investment fund to increase stake in Thames Water to 32%
OMERS Infrastructure Management Inc. has today announced the purchase of an additional 4% interest in Kemble Water Holdings Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Thames Water Utilities Ltd.
Irish Water starts €80m upgrade at Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant
Irish Water has started work this week on an €80 million, 400,000 population equivalent upgrade to its Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant, the largest in Ireland.
Thames Water consults on water resources plans for next 80 years
Thames Water has launched a public consultation on its draft water resources management plan, asking for customers’ views on how the company plans to provide a secure and sustainable supply of water over the next 80 years.
£55m in partnership funding secured for £120m Oxford flood scheme
The £120 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme, which will reduce flood risk to homes, businesses, and transport in Oxford and the surrounding area, has moved a step closer with the final tranche of £55 million in partnership funding now secured.