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 exceptionally large projects are concerned.” The Company has responded to the Ofwat July 2026 Consultation on draft guidance for water…...
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 Conservators has said in response to the Ofwat July 2026 Consultation: the future of RAPID. The Company advocates the disciplined…...
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 competence for all water companies This is a summary of our response. Britain’s water companies are inconsistent in the way…...
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, Susan Langley, and her Consort, Garry Langley, at the Mansion House. The Master presented her with an inscribed Dartington Glass…...
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 challenged us all at the Installation Lunch of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators in the Ironmongers’ Hall in the…...
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 to the Livery: Andrew Hine, Tim Weller The Master admitted to the Company as Freemen: Chris Clarke, John Curtin, Rupert…...
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. The Master and Wardens were installed in the impressive surroundings of the Court Room in the Ironmongers’ Hall at the…...
