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A tkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointed Daressa Frodsham as its head of UK water, responsible for increasing the company's footprint in the UK water market. A chemical engineer by profession, Frodsham has more than 25 years' experience working in the water industry, including roles as director for water and environment at Ricardo Energy & Environment, and head of engineering and head of capital delivery performance at United Utilities. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving further growth in the water sector and delivering customer-focused outcomes for UK water companies. Richard Whale, water market director for Atkins, said: "Daressa is a recognised leader Atkins appoints new head of UK water in the water industry who will add to our expertise in creating game-changing solutions that harness natural environmental management strategies and the latest technologies. "Her depth of experience, which includes leading transformational capital delivery programmes and building consultancy teams, will be a great asset as we continue to grow our water capability." Meanwhile, Atkins has produced a Œ rst-of-its-kind framework that will enable water companies across England and Wales to strengthen drainage and environmental resilience through the production of Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs). The framework, which was commissioned by Water UK in collaboration with Defra, the Welsh Government, Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Consumer Council for Water, ADEPT and Blueprint for Water, provides water companies with a basis for more collaborative and integrated long-term planning, – Daressa Frodsham to target further growth in water sector How Twitter reacted to Jeremy Corbyn's latest attack on the privatised water industry. S evern Trent has announced that its m u l t i - b i l l i o n - p o u n d capital infrastructure programme is being bolstered by a new recruitment drive that will see a team of engineering and design specialists joining the water and waste provider by early next year. The new roles will form part of Severn Trent's recently formed Capital Design department, which has been tasked with designing and supporting the delivery of the company's essential upgrade projects. One of the first key appointments sees delivery and project management expert Ian Kirkaldy joining as Severn Trent's new head of capital design. Previously at Southern Water, he has almost 40 years of experience in leading water- and utility- related engineering schemes. Kirkaldy said: "To prepare for the future, it's essential we enhance our expert client capability and build a team of first-rate engineers and design specialists. "By creating an in-house capital design function we can provide more innovative, faster and cost-effective solutions for our customers. "To be leading the new team is really exciting as we have the chance to closely shape and deliver our important infrastructure projects. Now it's all about being prepared for 2019 by recruiting designers and engineers at a range of levels." Seriously!? You're living back in the 70s and 80s. People want the right OUTCOMES. Fix the regulations, the oversight. You will bankrupt a country you've already broken by supporting Brexit. @RichardDPoole Concrete's performance is a matter of record. Concrete pipelines are at the heart of drainage infrastructure in many of the UK's biggest cities. They are tough enough to cope with construction traffic and deeper cover depths. They don't lose shape or strength over their service life. They are the strong, stable and sustainable choice. Why pick a lightweight? 0115 944 1448 info@stanton-bonna.co.uk www.stanton-bonna.co.uk For details visit: concretepipes.co.uk/heavyweight Highly commendable Jerem y, water should never have been given to the private sector! Policies like this will win you many friends, but #Brexit won't! @thebuilddoctor This is why you will never be Prime Minister. Voters don't want nationalisation. It cost taxpayers money to nationalise water and taxpayers money to subsidise. are you going to tax business and aspiration? The electorate is not left wing. @europechris framework, leading to the creation of DWMPs that: provide a clear and consistent planning approach; show how their long- term plans (minimum planning period of 25 years) support economic growth and resilient communities, and how they protect and enhance the environment; provide a systematic understanding of service and system risks and vulnerability; demonstrate a structured and auditable approach to identifying and developing options and presenting a robust best value investment plan; facilitate the integration of partnership working and co-creation of solutions; facilitate innovation and the development of aŸ ordable, sustainable plans; and provide greater conŒ dence to customers, regulators and stakeholders in strategies identiŒ ed and resultant plans. wwtonline.co.uk | OCTOBER 2018 WET NEWS 3 Severn Trent recruitment plans to drive its capital infrastructure projects working with other organisations that have responsibilities relating to drainage, ¡ ooding and protection of the environment. While not a statutory requirement, the expectation is that companies will adopt the Good call, JC. Absurd that *water* has been privatised. Let's bring it back and make sure we serve the public, not shareholders. @hellishwaitress WET News is registered at Stationers' Hall. Origination by Faversham House and TR Clash Ltd. Printed by Buxton Press, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE. Copyright 2018. Faversham House. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. Every eš ort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in WET News. However, Faversham House will not be liable for any inaccuracies. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publishers. The text and cover paper are manufactured from certi› ed sustainable sources and are produced with reduced environmental impacts via a recognised and independently audited management scheme. 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