Network Rail gets ready to tender £25m contract for Dawlish to Holcombe Cliff Resilience Works
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is getting ready to go out to tender with a contract for Dawlish to Holcombe Cliff Resilience Works worth up to an estimated £25 million.
Thames Water reports improving performance in a challenging environment
Thames Water is reporting an “improving performance in a challenging environment” with the publication of its half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2021 - but the company has acknowledged its performance is off track in waste metrics with serious pollutions and sewer flooding affected by the extreme impact of climate change.
Government climate adviser says COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change
A new independent assessment of COP26 and the critical next steps for the UK, published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change.
Environment Agency secures funding for new £5.2m flood scheme in Hexham
An Environment Agency scheme to better protect businesses and homes from flooding on two industrial estates in Hexham is taking a step forward with the Final Business Case approved and funding secured for the £5.2 million Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Environment Agency designs new flood risk scheme for Lower Wick area of Worcester
The Environment Agency is designing a new flood risk management scheme for a residential area of Worcester to protect homes from flooding.
Water companies could face legal action after investigation launched into sewage discharges
The Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat have launched a major investigation into sewage treatment works, after new checks led to water companies admitting that they could be releasing unpermitted sewage discharges into rivers and watercourses.
£1.4bn Living with Water plan to deliver 21st century drainage and wastewater system for Belfast
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has published a plan to deliver a 21st century drainage and wastewater system for Belfast.
Thames Water optimises biogas production to generate green electricity at peak times
Scientists from Thames Water, in partnership with the University of Surrey, have perfected the art of transforming sewage into green electricity at peak times as part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and meet the UK’s net-zero target.
Affinity Water progresses £29m solar power investment as part of Net Zero plans
Affinity Water has begun works at two production sites at Chertsey and Walton to install solar panels to generate 1.5MWp of renewable energy as part of its plans to achieve net zero operational emissions by 2030.
Environment Agency completes work on Leominster flood risk management scheme
The Environment Agency has completed work on the Leominster flood risk management scheme which will help to protect hundreds of homes from the devastating impact of flooding.