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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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Jan 15, 2014
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World Bank approves $500 Million to improve rural water supply and sanitation services in four Indian states
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) Project for Low Income States to improve piped water supply and sanitation services through decentralized delivery systems in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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Jan 14, 2014
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EPCOR Water completes 2 acquisitions in Southwestern USA
EPCOR Water (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR), announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisitions of North Mohave Valley Corporation and Thunder Mountain Water Company.
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Jan 13, 2014
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Pentair marks 15 years of philanthropic leadership
Global company is recognized for its continued philanthropic efforts by Minnesota keystone program.
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Jan 10, 2014
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Programme to upgrade 50 year old Zambian water network gets EUR 75m EIB backing
The European Investment Bank, Europe's long-term lending institution has agreed to provide EUR 75 million for the rehabilitation and expansion of water and wastewater services of the Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company. Finance agreements were signed earlier today in Lusaka by the Hon. Alexander Chikwanda, Minister of Finance, Kanyembo Ndhlovu, acting CEO of the Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company and Carmello Cocuzza, Head of the European Investment Bank’s regional office for Southern Africa.
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Jan 09, 2014
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Innovyze Releases SWMMLive: Real-Time Stormwater, Wastewater and Watershed Modeling
Revolutionary New Product Equips Wastewater Utilities with Unprecedented Capabilities for Decision-Making and Real-Time Control Optimization
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Jan 08, 2014
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Xylem wins $2.7 million contract to develop storm water drainage system for New Jersey coastline
Xylem Inc. has been awarded a $2.7 million contract to supply the equipment and technology for a storm water drainage system to protect against future storm damage along Route 35 on the New Jersey coastline. The new drainage solution is a key part of a $265 million reconstruction program being implemented in the area following the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012.
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Jan 07, 2014
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Ohio's Double Shield launched after Onsite First Time Assembly
Near the banks of the Black River, a 7.0 m (23 ft) diameter Robbins Double Shield TBM and continuous conveyor system are starting up. The mammoth machine was built using Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) – a Robbins-developed method that saves contractors in shipping time, costs, and man-hours worked.
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Jan 06, 2014
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Barclays provides $43m financing to Biwater for a vital Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project
Biwater, the UK-based engineering, water and wastewater business, has received dual tranche $43million project financing from Barclays, backed by a 100% repayment guarantee from UK Export Finance, to fund the construction of a seawater desalination plant, water storage and wastewater facilities on Tortola, the largest and most populated island of the British Virgin Islands.
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Jan 03, 2014
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Yonkers (NY) selects Mueller Systems to upgrade its water infrastructure
New state-of-the-art system will improve reliability and efficiency of water meter readings and service.
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Jan 02, 2014
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Gripper TBM "Buddelbär XL" - a tough hard rocker
With an extremely strong drive of 1,400kW, the Herrenknecht S-800 tunnel boring machine excavated a new headrace tunnel for the "Bärenwerk" hydropower plant in Fusch in record speed. In just six months it drilled through 2.8km of solid rock in the Austrian Alps.
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