Ofwat reveals streamlined approval process to speed up major water infrastructure projects

Regulators have merged two oversight frameworks into a single, streamlined gated process intended to simplify and accelerate delivery of England’s Major Water Infrastructure Programme (MWIP). The post Ofwat reveals streamlined approval process to speed up major water infrastructure projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

5 objecting water companies only allowed 17% of demanded increase from Ofwat decision

An independent panel has ruled on how much extra revenue five water companies can recover from customers after the firms challenged Ofwat’s 2025–30 price control. The post 5 objecting water companies only allowed 17% of demanded increase from Ofwat decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Over 20 MPs tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water deal as it will mean ‘15 more years of pollution’

More than 20 opposition and backbench MPs have urged regulators to reject a proposed deal between Thames Water and its creditors, arguing the package would short-change customers, weaken environmental protections and shirk accountability. The post Over 20 MPs tell Ofwat to reject Thames Water deal as it will mean ‘15 more years of pollution’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£510M Grand Union Canal and £200M Minworth water transfer schemes progressed by Ofwat

Ofwat has authorised further funding for two large water supply options, the £510M Grand Union Canal Strategic Resource Option and the £200M Minworth Strategic Resource Option, allowing them to progress to the next formal review stage, known as gate four. The post £510M Grand Union Canal and £200M Minworth water transfer schemes progressed by Ofwat appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Ofwat launches £25M innovation lab to back data solutions for customer water usage

Ofwat has launched a £25M innovation lab with the aim of finding data-driven solutions to drive innovation in the sector and cut customer water use. The post Ofwat launches £25M innovation lab to back data solutions for customer water usage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.