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28 WET NEWS MARCH 2017 ComiNg SooN • Write a caption Water control and fabrication expert ECS Engineering Services has completed the installation of one of the country's first adjustable stop logs at Peakirk Pumping Station. Located on the River Welland, ECS installed the stop log as part of an overhaul of the existing pumping station on behalf of the Environment Agency and Anglian Water. Write a caption and email it to yoursayWN@ fav-house.com by March 17, 2017. The best captions will be published in the April 2017 issue of WET News. foresight WIAA 2017 May 23, 2017: The Vox, Birmingham wwtonline.co.uk/awards The Water Industry Achievement Awards, organised by WET News and WWT, will take place on May 23, 2017 at The Vox, Birmingham. The awards are the industry's leading awards ceremony, rewarding and celebrating innovation and best practice in the market today. Utility Week Live May 23-24, 2017: NEC, Birmingham www.utilityweeklive.co.uk Utility Week Live is the UK's only exhibition dedicated to the business, operational and technical needs of the UK's water, electricity and gas utilities. The event provides an important information exchange and marketplace for the UK's utilities industry. WWT Smart Water Networks March 21, 2017: Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham events.wwtonline.co.uk/smartnetworks The event will address the benefits of smart technologies, explore the potential for more effective customer relationships through digital platforms, and provide insight into the impact of data. WWT Ireland Conference March 28, 2017: Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne events.wwtonline.co.uk/ireland Driving a sustainable water strategy in Ireland is the theme of this year's event, which brings all the major stakeholders together to address the economic, regulatory, environmental and customer service challenges facing the Irish water sector. Last month's best answers "If this plate gives way, I'm screwed!" leigh.greenham@electromagnolia.com Reggie always made himself scarce when the mother-in-law came to tea! eamonn.mullins@haltd.co.uk Top TWEETS: #WaTEr WorkS The Civils and Utilities specialists KEEPING THE COUNTRY CONNECTED At Burdens our purpose is clear. To keep the country connected. By using our expert knowledge and national reach we supply the essential infrastructure products and services that keep our communities functioning. We understand the importance of keeping projects on schedule. And that means getting the right materials, to the right place, at the right time… Every time. Connect with us to see how we can help you on 0344 292 7090. www.burdens.co.uk 26587 BURDENS WET NEWS AD_265 x 185mm_AW.indd 1 19/05/2016 14:28 On average, there are 500 million tweets every day on Twitter. We've sifted through a few to see what the global Twittersphere has been tweeting on the subject of #Australia #water #heatwave. Amid a heatwave, Sydney, Australia used more water in a single day on Sunday than it has since 2003. @circleofblue Even frogs with brains are smart enough to leap out of heated up water, but not #Australia @eoraborealis You know you're in Australia when it's a million degrees and you & your friends have a water fight in maths @dnaIeigh Heatwave: Experts recommend drinking lots of water and avoiding Australia today. @TheShove When I'm at home I might drink maybe one glass of water a day. In Australia there isn't enough water in the world to keep me hydrated. @benasitis Buckle up Straya. We're in for some hot weather. Don't forget to put out water for birds and wildlife. @universalmushie In Australia during the heatwave of 2009 a young Koala stopped a cyclist and clung onto his leg asking for water. @shimazumontgom2 You know it's summer in Australia when you turn the cold water tap on and hot water comes out. #summerinaustralaia #heatwave #summer @mjsworld2014