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Feb 20, 2014
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Showcasing Borealis and Borouge wire and cable innovations on the global stage
Borealis and Borouge, the world's leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, continue to deliver on their commitment to driving innovation in the global industry.
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Feb 19, 2014
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Tackling water, sanitation, energy nexus key to sustainable future
The water, sanitation and sustainable energy crises are the among the world's pre-eminent development challenges, senior United Nations officials warned recently, urging Member States to adopt coherent integrated policies and innovative strategies to tackle these issues, which take a tragic toll on the lives of millions of poor people, especially women and young girls.
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Feb 18, 2014
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Risk of sewer flooding reduced in Bradford Moor
A £2.3m scheme has come to an end in the Bradford Moor area of Bradford that has seen a large proportion of the areas sewer network being inspected and rejuvenated to help minimise the risk of flooding in the future.
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Feb 17, 2014
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Final destination for London’s deepest tunnel
A giant sewer will collect waste water currently discharging from London’s overwhelmed Victorian sewers into the River Lee. This project is part of Thames Water’s urgently needed programme to prevent tens of millions of tonnes of raw sewage entering River Thames every year. At 75 metres below ground, the four-mile long Lee Tunnel is London’s deepest and the width of three buses.
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Feb 14, 2014
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EIB, EBRD and EU finance improvements to water services in Moldova
€59 million in loans to modernise water and waste water management in Chisinau.
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Feb 13, 2014
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TERRATEC's MTBM ready to cross Bang PaKong River
TERRATEC is proud to annouce a new Micro Tunnelling System delivery in Thailand. The project is awarded by the Royal Irrigation Department of Thailand and the Joint Venture formed by the companies Ch. Karnchang PCL and Krung Thon Engineers Co., Ltd. (KTE).
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Feb 12, 2014
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Better water services for Bishkek
EBRD and Swiss government help provide more efficient water and sanitation for the Kyrgyz capital.
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Feb 11, 2014
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Government of India and World Bank sign agreement to improve rural water supply and sanitation services
The government of India and the World Bank signed a $500 million credit agreement to improve piped water supply and sanitation services through decentralized delivery systems in the states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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Feb 10, 2014
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Groundforce early design for Durham development
Early design input and a problem-solving attitude has won Groundforce Shorco a contract to provide specialist ground support for a micro-hydroelectric scheme in the heart of Durham.
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Feb 06, 2014
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$400 Million ADB Loan to Boost Private Investment in India Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed an agreement for $400 million first tranche loan under the Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India (AIIFI) to support the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure growth through increased private sector investment.
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Feb 05, 2014
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Cleveland Water Receives 15 Millionth Itron Water Communication Module
Halfway through deployment, utility experiencing customer service and operational benefits with Itron’s technology.
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Feb 04, 2014
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Austeck partners with Kummert
In keeping with our reputation for introducing cutting edge technology to the Australian market, Austeck announces its new partnership with German pioneer, Kummert.
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Feb 03, 2014
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Ditch Witch JT60 and JT60 All Terrain Directional Drills Introduced
The Ditch Witch organization introduces two new horizontal directional drills: the JT60 and the JT60 All Terrain. Each drill is equipped with 60,000 lb (267 kN) of thrust and pullback plus 9,000 ft•lb (12,200 N•m) of rotational torque - a powerful combination that results in exceptionally efficient and productive installation of utilities.
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Jan 31, 2014
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Veolia Water contracted by Greater Lyon to manage its water distribution service
Greater Lyon (France) has just announced that it has awarded Veolia Water a contract for the production and distribution of drinking water in 54 municipalities for a period of eight years. The contract is due to come into force on February 3, 2015. Under the new scope of business defined by Greater Lyon, the contract represents cumulative revenues of €660 million (French standards) and an investment of €55 million.
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Jan 30, 2014
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Aegion Corporation Awarded Five-Year Term Contract for Barwon Water in Australia
Aegion Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Insituform Pacific Pty. Limited, has been awarded a five-year term contract for Barwon Water in Victoria, Australia. Although Insituform-Australia has previously worked for other clients in Victoria, this is their first contract award from Barwon Water. Insituform-Australia expects to complete approximately $24.7 million (USD) of work throughout the contract’s five-year term.
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Jan 29, 2014
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World Water Day 2014 theme: Water and Energy
World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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Jan 28, 2014
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EBRD, European Union and World Bank support water services in Talas, Kyrgyz Republic
Loan from EBRD and grants from EU and World Bank will fund water supply and wastewater improvements in the city where water borne disease is rampant.
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Jan 27, 2014
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Niagara Tunnel Receives Premier Project Award at Platts Global Energy Awards
In December 2013, Hatch Mott MacDonald and its Canadian parent company Hatch received one of two Premier Project Awards at the Platts Global Energy Awards, for their work on the Niagara Tunnel project. The award was presented at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
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Jan 24, 2014
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Veolia Water contracted by Greater Lyon to manage its water distribution service for eight years
Greater Lyon (France) has just announced that it has awarded Veolia Water a contract for the production and distribution of drinking water in 54 municipalities for a period of eight years. The contract is due to come into force on February 3, 2015. Under the new scope of business defined by Greater Lyon, the contract represents cumulative revenues of €660 million (French standards) and an investment of €55 million.
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Jan 23, 2014
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We can't wait: We should work together to tackle sanitation for women’s health
A collaborative approach between governments, civil society and business is essential to getting the Millennium Development Goal sanitation target back on track. This is critical to improve the health and prosperity of women worldwide, says a new report jointly published by the United Nations hosted organisation Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, international development organisation WaterAid and Unilever’s leading toilet brand Domestos.
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Jan 22, 2014
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Stopper Specialists hold back the tide at Medmerry
Groundforce’s pipe-testing and flow control division, Stopper Specialists, has supplied two of its large diameter Trelleborg Mega Plug inflatable pipe stoppers to contractors working on a major new sea defence project near Selsey on the Sussex coast.
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Jan 21, 2014
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City East Cable Tunnel Milestone
The Thiess Tunnelling Team is celebrating an early breakthrough on the 3.2 kilometre City East Cable Tunnel. The 3.5 metre internal diameter segmentally lined tunnel is a critical component in Ausgrid’s future proofing of Sydney’s electricity supply network.
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Jan 20, 2014
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New Year, new focus: EEA priorities in 2014
The start of the year is often a time for new projects and change. At the European Environment Agency, 2014 marks the start of a new 5-year work programme and a new set of environmental policy priorities.
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Jan 17, 2014
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McElroy introduces DataLogger 5 and DataLogger Vault
New pairing offers latest technology for quality assurance in polyethylene pipe fusion.
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Jan 16, 2014
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Toshiba to join hands with India Value Fund in Water and Waste Water Management Business
Toshiba acquires 26 % strategic stake in UEM India. Founders and IVFA continue to build the business.
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