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| NEWS CONTENTS neWs 2, 3 ContraCt neWs 4 neWs analysis 6 ForuM 7 Viewpoint / Comment spotligHt on... Asset maintenance 8 IWEX 2014 11 Sewer networks 12 Features Anaerobic digestion 14-15 Sewage treatment 16-17 Pumps & valves 19-21 neW proDuCts 22 ClassiFieD 23-25 suppliers on tap 25-27 Waterbutt 28 Water and sewerage schemes among priority projects Water supply and sewerage network programmes, the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the Flooding and Coastal Erosion Management Programme are among the government's leading 40 priority infrastructure investments and key projects, the government has announced in its National Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out information on more than £375B of planned public and private sector investment for water, energy, transport, flood defence, waste and communications infrastructure up to 2030 and beyond. The government is also developing a new longterm plan for flood risk management infrastructure as it builds on its commitment of £2.3B capital investment for flood defences. Key projects will be named by the 2014 Autumn Statement. The latest Infrastructure Pipeline, published alongside the infrastructure plan, lists 32 programmes involving maintenance and improvements to the water supply and wastewater networks. the work is valued at nearly £15.2B, with three schemes being in the scoping phase and a further 29 active programmes in place. The Infrastructure Pipeline is the most comprehensive overview of planned and potential UK infrastructure investment ever produced. It creates certainty for investors and the supply chain, and allows government to work more effectively to ensure that the UK's Asset supplies air pipe network infrastructure needs are met. Commercial secretary to the Treasury Lord Deighton said: "The fourth National Infrastructure Plan shows that the government is delivering on infrastructure, with a long-term strategy to make sure the UK tackles decades of underinvestment and gives us the infrastructure we need to compete in the global race." He said: "Investment is increasing to around £375B over the coming years, with 45% of our prospective infrastructure already under construction. We've set out government priorities with clear delivery milestones and reformed planning rules to drive forward the most important projects, making sure we are building the strong, modern economy of the future." asset international, manufacturer of Weholite HDPE plastic sustainable drainage and water management products has provided a network of HDPE pipes to service the new extension at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, Cornwall. Superyacht builder Pendennis started the project in order to meet an increased number of refit enquiries as well as provide facilities for larger 60m-plus vessels. The new extension will see the creation of three new marine facing sheds and workshops, as well as expanded office, workshop and crew facilities. Asset was specifically involved in providing a large network of underground pipes to service an airtight duct, designed to carry air from the plant room to vast blowers within the workshop. These giant blowers help to dry the fresh paint on the hulls of the superyachts built or refitted at the shipyard. The network of underground pipes serve an airtight duct WYG targets 'selective' acquisitions for growth Consultant engineer WYG is looking to grow through "selective, small acquisitions" as well as organically. News of the company's planned growth came as it announced a £66,000 increase in operating ASG_WET_Jan_265x185mm.pdf 1 11/12/2013 12:58 profit before separately disclosed items to £1.7M for the six months ending September 2013 over the same period last year. Turnover was up slightly to £63.9M, from £61.8M in 2012. WYG said it incurred £2.2M of separately disclosed finance charges, mainly comprising share option costs, over the six months. When added in, the charges push WYG to a £447,000 operating loss. Commenting on the results, WYG chief executive Paul Hamer said the group is "confident of delivering full year results in line with recently upwardly revised market expectations". He said there was a "clear momentum" in securing new contract wins, and WYG is a diversified group with strong market positions. Hamer said: "To build on the momentum achieved thus far, we are looking at a range of opportunities to invest organically and through selective, small acquisitions both in the UK and internationally, made possible by the group's improving profit and cash position." LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE PUMP HIRE PARTNER? • Free technical advice • Customised management reports • Full support 24/7 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K With the increased pressure on infrastructure the need to hire temporary pumping solutions has never been greater, but so has the need to control costs in these difficult times. By using Sykes Pumps as your provider for diesel and submersible pumps you can provide the service your customers demand and still remain in control of your budget. We do more than any other supplier to help our customers manage their hire expenditure. Whether it is providing daily reports of products on hire or regular reviews with our account management team, Sykes Pumps will work with you for our mutual long term benefit. We know that by helping you save money on individual hires you'll want to use us more often! 2 | WET News | January 2014 0800 211 611

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