An Arup and Binnies joint venture has been appointed by Thames Water as technical partner for the proposed new reservoir near Abingdon in Oxfordshire.
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Work to start on £16M Cork City flood defence and urban renewal scheme
The Morrison's Island project, delivered by main contractor Jons with support from the Office of Public Works (OPW), will regenerate a 500m stretch of the River Lee from Parnell Bridge to Parliament Bridge. According to the project team, the scheme will provide flood protection for approximately 400 properties and seek…
Anglian Water head of supply discusses need and approach to £2.2bn Fens reservoir
Speaking at NCE’s water conference in London on 20 June, Darch explained that the scale of growing demand must not be under-estimated. “Anglian Water is engaging with a number of different pressures on our demand – East of England is the fastest growing region by population,” he said. “It is…
Barhale wins £36M sewer upgrade contract above East London rail lines
Thames Water has appointed contractor Barhale to deliver remediation works on a Victorian gravity sewer in East London in a contract worth £36M.
Amey secures £30M contract for water civils in Northern Ireland
Amey has won a £30M deal to deliver a range of water engineering services in Northern Ireland.
Water sector is meeting the challenge of balancing innovation with certainty of supply
Innovation in the water sector is vital to meeting future water demand and fostering this while maintaining reliable supply is an ongoing challenge, according to Northumbrian Water head of innovation Angela MacOscar.
United Utilities announces 18 design and build partners for £13.7bn AMP8 plan
United Utilities has announced 18 further partners who will help deliver its £13.7bn investment plan for the eighth asset management period (AMP8) between 2025 and 2030.
United Utilities sets up 3D concrete printing hub in Wigan to create water assets
United Utilities has set up a 3D concrete printing hub that is capable of printing assets for water infrastructure within hours.
Aecom to support restoration and reconstruction of hydropower assets in Ukraine
Aecom has announced its partnership with Ukrhydroenergo to help the company restore and reconstruct Ukraine’s hydropower assets following damage caused in the conflict with Russia.
380m tunnel completed for £7.8M wastewater upgrade in Portadown, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland (NI) Water and its contractor BSG Civil Engineering have completed tunnelling works for a £7.8M sewer upgrade in Portadown.