Atkins has been appointed by Ofwat to advise on large infrastructure projects.
Atkins will provide the regulator with technical advice for projects and programmes associated with the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) and Future Assets and Resources (FAR). Atkins Water managing director Richard Whale said: “Our aim is to help the…
Tideway has begun the procurement process to find contractors to maintain the new London sewer network once it is in operation.
In a periodic indicative notice placed on the OJEU, Tideway has announced that it is currently “exploring delivery options for planned and reactive maintenance” for its 20,000 assets spread across…
Thames Water engineers remain on site in East London after a “major pipe burst”, cutting off thousands of people’s water supply.
The pipe burst yesterday evening (Tuesday) and engineers worked throughout the night in a bid to restore water to those affected. A Thames Water spokesperson confirmed that the incident occurred…
Two bridges on the final section of the Dawlish Sea Wall have been granted planning permission.
Designed by Knight Architects and Arup, the bridges have been included in the scheme to sit alongside the Grade II listed Brunel Railway Station. The team worked to balance the requirements for a sensitive historic…
The first section of the new Dawlish sea wall has been officially opened by rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris.
It will help protect the railway connecting Devon and Cornwall with the rest of the country, a route that was severely damaged during storms in 2014. The structure forms part of an £80M project…
Barhale has won a £22M contract to monitor Thames Water’s network of tunnels and aqueducts.
The contract covers 35km of ring main tunnels and a further 9km of raw water tunnels. Associated works include the refurbishment of four HIVs (High Integrity Valves) and relining a 1.8km length of the 2.5m inlet…
Southern Water Services (SWS) has extended the tender period by a week for its new £100M solar installation contract.
The four-year contract aims to reduce energy costs, while increasing renewable generation on sites using a combination of ground-mounted, floating and rooftop solar arrays. The tender deadline is now 14 September. SWS is…
Water company bosses have been challenged to do more to protect the environment and safeguard water supplies.
Key issues include reducing sewage discharge volumes in extreme weather, protecting chalk streams and reducing leakage rates. The chief executives of 15 water companies met this week with environment minister Rebecca Pow. Representatives from…
Construction of coastal defences between Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier in Portsmouth will mark the start of the Southsea Coastal Scheme next month.
Work is set to begin on 7 September after more than seven years of planning and public consultation. The first of six phases in the Portsmouth City…
Teignbridge District Council has approved Network Rail’s plans for the remaining section of the new sea wall at Dawlish, which will provide increased protection for the railway from extreme weather and rising sea levels.
The first section of the wall at Marine Parade opened in July. Network Rail hopes to begin…
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