Government sets vision for reformed water sector with chief engineer within new regulator

The government has set out what it describes as a “once‑in‑a‑generation” overhaul of England’s water sector, proposing tighter regulation, earlier intervention on failing infrastructure and measures to reduce pollution and household bills. The post Government sets vision for reformed water sector with chief engineer within new regulator appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Interview: Anglian Water’s chief engineer on viewing reactive engineering through a long-term asset resilience lens

Water companies often have to send teams to respond to water leakages or pollution incidents caused by the collapse of ageing assets. The post Interview: Anglian Water’s chief engineer on viewing reactive engineering through a long-term asset resilience lens appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ACT Government appoints new chief engineer

Engineers Australia has welcomed the appointment of Gillian Geraghty as the new chief engineer for the ACT Government. Romilly Madew, … The post ACT Government appoints new chief engineer appeared first on Inside Construction.

HS2 | Deferral of Euston station leads to lost efficiencies in London tunnelling

The government’s decision to re-phase High Speed 2’s (HS2’s) Euston terminus by two years has caused issues with London tunnelling including lost efficiencies, according to a chief engineer on the project. The post HS2 | Deferral of Euston station leads to lost efficiencies in London tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

SCHOLARSHIP CREATED IN MEMORY OF UTILITY CHIEF ENGINEER

– Honorarium Covers MAB HDPE Pipe Training Tuition – IRVING, Texas – May 8, 2023 – The Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) today announced the creation of a scholarship program in the name of Eric Shaffer, chief engineer at City of Duluth, Minnesota.  A nationally recognized expert on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for potable water and […]