Water & Wastewater Treatment Magazine
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www.wwtonline.co.uk | WWT | DECEMBER 2019 | 5 AQUEDUCT ANNIVERSARY: The 160th anniversary of the Katrine Aqueduct was marked recently with a special re-enact- ment of its official inauguration by Queen Victoria. Actors donned Victorian attire and a modern-day lookalike 'Queen Victoria' fol- lowed in the footsteps of the monarch and repeated her words close to the very spot where she opened the mega-structure on 14 October, 1859. The aqueduct, which takes water from the loch to treatment works that supply 1.3 million people in Glasgow and west central Scotland, was built in the Victorian era and continues in full use to this day. QUOTE OF THE MONTH "The climate crisis and a growing population are adding to the mounting pressures on our water environment. It is vitally important that we find the right balance between our daily water needs, industry and nature to ensure that it is protected." Pete Fox, director of water, land and biodiversity at the Environment Agency WWT Wastewater Conference & Exhibition 2020 28 January, 2020 National Conference Centre, Birmingham event.wwtonline.co.uk/wastewater WWT's Wastewater 2020 is the largest single-day showcase of wastewater-specific case studies, innovation and thought-leadership. You can: l Find out how WASCs are tackling sewer flooding and pollution l Hear what Ofwat and the EA think a sludge strategy should look like l Learn which game-changing wastewater technologies could benefit your treatment process. WWT Smart Water 2020 Conference 11 March, 2020 Hilton Birmingham Metropole event.wwtonline.co.uk/smart Optimising existing assets, tackling leakage, enhancing wastewater networks, maximising the value of data and engaging customers are all topics that will be covered at Smart Water 2020. The event will showcase cutting-edge case studies, essential regulatory updates and brand new smart technology from across Europe. New speakers for 2020 include: l David Elliott, chief innovation officer, Wessex Water l Dragan Savic, chief executive officer, KWR Water Research Institute l John Russell, senior director, strategy and planning Ofwat l Jo Harrison, environment and asset strategy director, United Utilities l Martin Jackson, head of IS strategy and enterprise architecture, Northumbrian Water. CONTRACT WINS Morrison Utility Services (MUS) has been awarded a five-year civils framework contract by Yorkshire Water. The five-year minor civils framework, covering new build and upgrading works to clean and wastewater assets, was awarded following a 12-month procurement process and includes an optional extension of up to three years. Costain and its existing joint venture partner MWH Treatment have been selected by Southern Water to extend the AMP6 contract as part of the water company's AMP7 investment programme. Under the extended contract the joint venture will bring together its consultancy, design, digital, construction and commissioning expertise to develop and deliver a range of solutions to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment. The AMP7 contract will begin in April 2020 and will see Costain collaborating with Southern Water throughout AMP7 delivery. Galliford Try has been appointed to two AMP7 frameworks worth approximately £340 million. The company has been appointed by Southern Water as Delivery Partner for two of its design and build frameworks. Starting in 2020 and running for five years, they have a total value of £425m and Galliford Try's share of the business is anticipated to be worth approximately £240m. The value of the contract is subject to the final determination of Southern Water's business plan from Ofwat. COMING SOON