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Building on the lessons from the Thames Tideway Tunnel construction
“The lessons learnt from the construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel can usefully be applied to other construction projects in the water sector, but with caution where anything other than…
Accelerating major wastewater infrastructure projects
Major wastewater infrastructure projects should be brought within the scope of the present system for accelerating the development of clean water projects, but with safeguards, the Worshipful Company of Water…
Water companies must manage their physical assets more cleverly
The Water Conservators have responded to the Ofwat June 2026 Consultation under sections 13 and 12A of the Water Industry Act 1991 on proposed licence modifications to introduce asset management…
Swan Upping
Members of the Company had a great morning out on the River Thames to watch the Swan Upping. Our grateful thanks to Georgina Hall for organising the cruise, which started…
Presentation of Thames Water
The Master, Tom Flood, and Walbrook Warden, Neil Reynolds, accompanied by Past Master, Martin Bigg, and Court Assistant, Trevor Harrington, supported by our Clerk, Chris Millett, meet the Lady Mayor,…
Stopping the accelerating decline of our rivers
Population growth, lack of investment, focus on reducing costs – the decline of our rivers has accelerated. In response – proposals to rearrange the regulatory deck chairs. Baroness Barbara Young…
Welcome to 14 new Freemen, 2 new Liverymen and a new Court Assistant
At the Installation Court in the Ironmongers’ Hall the Company welcomed a record number of Freemen. Congratulations to everyone. The Court welcomed new Court Assistant: Rodney Amster The Master admitted…
Our New Master and Wardens
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators are pleased to welcome: our new Master, Tom Flood CBE; Thames Warden, Alex Money; Fleet Warden, David Lloyd Owen; and Walbrook Warden, Neil Reynolds. …
Cranfield Graduation
It was an honour and pleasure to attend the graduation and prize giving ceremonies at Cranfield University where the Water Conservation Trust provides a bursary for students on the Water…