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Deforestation kills Brazil hydro-power generation
Scientists have warned that the destruction of the Amazon rainforest could lead to a massive drop in the amount of electricity generated by Brazil’s hydropower industry.
Balfour, Costain, Skanska and Atkins poised for Thames alliance
Contractors Balfour Beatty, Costain and Skanska and consultant Atkins look set to win key contracts on Thames Water’s £3bn AMP6 framework, NCE understands.
South escapes summer water use restrictions
Southern England will avoid water restrictions this year, water companies said last week.
More water & environment news
Sheffield water treatment works on track
Deep excavations needed for Sheffield’s new Blackburn Meadows Waste Water Treatment Works have on programme despite having to deal with poor ground conditions, according to main contractor ETM.
BSI publishes new standard for ground gas
New guidance for ground investigations involving potentially toxic gases has been published today by UK standards organisation BSI.
Groundforce braced for action in Warrington water scheme
Construction of a new waste water treatment plant at Bewsey Bridge, near Warrington by contractor DCT Civil Engineering is being eased through use of Groundforce’s Mega Brace struts.
Hydrock buys remediation contractor
Contractor Hydrock has this week bought rival remediation firm QDS.
Soil treatment facility gets the go ahead
Consent has been granted for construction of a new soil treatment facility in Ware in Hertfordshire.
Grout curtain construction starts at Wimbleball dam
Water supplies for South West Water and Wessex Water customers will be safeguarded by work currently underway to strengthen the dam at Wimbleball Lake in Somerset.
Water & environment features
Mersey put in the dock
Building a house on sand is deemed to be the definition of foolishness. But for United Utilities it is proving a wise decision, as Margo Cole reports.
Water special
Water special: The efficiency squeeze
A new regulatory period for the water sector brings challenges along with new work. Jo Stimpson talks to industry experts about what to expect.
Flood defence news
Row erupts over water metering for South East England consumers
Academics have hit back at claims made by leading water experts that demand management is vital to securing the future of south east England’s water supply.
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Raymond Brown wins £5M coastal defence contract
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UK Power Networks builds £2M flood barrier
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Environment Agency calls for new reservoirs to safe-guard water supply
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Rail regulator questions Network Rail's climate change resilience commitment
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No need to replace Thames Barrier says former manager
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EIB gives £431M to Venice flood protection project
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Green light for £294M flood defences
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Flood awareness campaign launched
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Water Bill lacks detail say MPs
