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Monday, September 16, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences
A new Floods Resilience Taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather has convened for the first time.
The Taskforce brings together the Secretary of State and Floods Minister Emma Hardy with...
Appointments
Toby Perkins elected Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee
Following nominations and elections, Toby Perkins has been elected Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee.
The Committee's remit is to consider the extent to which the policies and programmes of government departments and non-departmental public bodies contribute to environmental protection and sustainable...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Severn Trent pays £327,500 to wildlife trust after investigation
An investigation by the Environment Agency into Severn Trent Water revealed that raw sewage from a blocked sewer had been discharged into a brook near Gloucester - impacting about 1.7km of the watercourse.
The case has ended in the water...
Market Analysis & Research
Over 300,000 new roles across the energy and utilities sector needed by 2030
Launched last week at the Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards, the Workforce Demand Reports from Energy & Utility Skills highlight the significant skills and workforce challenges facing industries in the sector over the next six years.
The reports...
Appointments
University of Birmingham welcomes new Head of Sustainability
The University of Birmingham has appointed Zoe Hurley as its new Head of Sustainability.
A passionate advocate for progressive environmental and social change, Zoe brings experience from a variety of sectors, including as Head of Sustainability at HM Courts &...
Industry News
Securing the Future: Abloy UK launches new white paper
Abloy UK, a leading provider of security and access control solutions, has launched a new white paper, titled Securing the Future: Revolutionising Critical Infrastructure Access Control with Digital Solutions.
The document investigates the transformative potential of digital access control...
Industry News
Roke delivers innovation to the Anglian @one Alliance partnership to enhance water quality monitoring
Roke, a UK-based technology company, was approached by the Anglian Water @one Alliance partnership to develop a conceptual solution in one of the industry’s most challenging areas – introducing intelligent digital solutions to harness the value of data...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Labour Conference to debate solutions to water challenges
A panel of experts including Water Minister Emma Hardy and one of Britain’s largest water companies is set to debate innovative nature-based ways to tackle the UK’s river crisis.
The panel will convene on Tuesday 24 September at Labour Party...
Water Company News
Thames Water appoints new Technical Partner to boost London’s resilience to drought
The UK’s largest water company is working in partnership with Jacobs Mott MacDonald joint venture to help deliver a brand-new drought resilience project, known as Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA).
If approved for construction, the nationally significant project will begin...
Water Company News
Isle of Wight roads to undergo green roads revolution to help reduce flooding and storm overflows
The Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water have agreed a new partnership to transform roads across the island in an effort to cut storm overflows and flood risks.
A memorandum of understanding will see both organisations create nature-based sustainable...
Industry News
Singleton birch enhances production capabilities with significant investment in hydrated lime facility
Melton Ross, UK, Singleton Birch, a leading lime solutions provider based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of MLC since 2022, has announced a substantial investment in its hydrated lime production capabilities at its Melton Ross facility.
This strategic...
Water Company News
United Utilities shortlist three applicants for HARP ITA role
United Utilities has taken another major step for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) by shortlisting three applicants for the role of Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) to participate in the next stage of the tender process.
The following applicants (listed...
Market Analysis & Research
Revealed: Mining, Energy & Water industries are the worst for GDPR compliance
Mining, Energy and Water industries are the most at risk of failing GDPR compliance over any other sector, according to research from business intelligence consultancy Catalyst BI.
This means that these industries are more likely to be fined £17.5...
Industry News
Power Plastics Limited signs Armed Forces Covenant
Power Plastics, innovators in cover solutions, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a national pledge to support the Armed Forces Community. The signing ceremony took place at the company’s new Teesside factory in Thornaby, attended by Lt. Col. Andy...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Investors vital for water infrastructure, growth and jobs
The Government has taken further steps to attract billions in private-sector investment into the water sector to rebuild broken water infrastructure and clean up Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas.
A roundtable with water investors was hosted by the Secretary of...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Royal Academy of Engineering launches £150 million Green Future Fellowships to scale climate tech solutions in the UK
The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its new Green Future Fellowships. It will award £150 million over the next five years to 50 of the best ideas and scalable technologies essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and for...
Awards, Charity & Funding
WaterEquity announces $100M+ raised for new impact fund focused on climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure
WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier markets, has announced it has achieved a milestone in raising more than $100 million for its Water & Climate Resilience Fund.
This new...
Industry News
InfoTiles accelerates European growth with innovation collaboration
Digital analytics company InfoTiles is seeking to extend the market reach of its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tool by joining the pioneering European Water Tech Accelerator programme.
The six-month collaboration will enhance and strengthen InfoTiles’ market...
Industry News
Costain awarded £6.6m by Thames Water to upgrade Hertfordshire treatment sites
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a contract with Thames Water to upgrade strategic treatment assets in Markyate and Brickendon in Hertfordshire.
The award, totalling £6.6m across the two sites, relates to Thames Water’s upgrade of wastewater treatment...
Appointments
AECOM appoints new Director of Water to its growing Environment, Water and Energy division in Europe and India
Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has appointed Will Barnett as the new Director of Water in its Environment, Water and Energy (EWE) division, leading AECOM’s water team in the UK and Ireland.
The 700 strong team works on a range...
Industry News
New updates to Cadcorp SIS 9.1
Spatial insight company, Cadcorp has made substantial updates to its GIS software SIS 9.1. It brings a host of optimisations and enhancements to Cadcorp SIS Desktop, Cadcorp Cover Modeller, and Cadcorp SIS WebMap. This includes additional support for the...
Industry News
Britain’s historic canals set to move water from the Midlands to help meet water supply needs in the Southeast
Britain’s historic former industrial canal network is set to play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and resilient water supply for 750,000 people in the Southeast.
Plans currently being consulted upon could see the historic Coventry, Oxford and Grand...
Industry News
Regulators and industry drive plans to step up support for vulnerable consumers
Vulnerable customers will be able to access support services more quickly and easily, thanks to a project driving forward priority services register (PSR) data-sharing between energy and water companies.
At a summit held on 10 September, Ofgem and Ofwat...
Industry News
Water innovation knowledge-sharing vision published
A knowledge-sharing vision and set of best practice principles have been created by Spring Innovation and Ofwat.
Spring, the UK water innovation centre of excellence, partnered with the water regulator for England and Wales to establish the new guidance to...
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