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 The Company has responded to the Ofwat July 2026 Consultation on draft guidance for water…...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…...
Supporting Schools, Inspiring Futures: Water Conservation Trust Impact Report – May 2026
The Water Conservation Trust’s Schools Programme aims to enhance learning in water related science and the environment in schools, particularly those with high levels of disadvantaged children. The attached report from our May 2026 Trust meeting gives details on the many projects that are making a key difference to children…...
Putting the environment at the centre of thinking and planning
For too long businesses have treated the environmental impacts of what they do as a side effect. Instead they should be putting the environment at the centre of their thinking and planning, according to Dr Stephanie Wray of RSK Nature Repair, part of the RSK Group environmental consultancy. Businesses that…...
Water Conservation Trust – River Holme Connections
The Water Conservation Trust is proud to help fund the Year In Industry Student of River Holme Connections, a river catchment charity in Yorkshire. An important part of the job is to support engagement sessions in local primary schools, teaching young children about the importance of healthy river ecosystems. Attached…...
England needs “complete behavioural change at national level” from water users
CITY WATER DEBATE 2026 Bakers’ Hall, London, Wednesday 18 March Hosted by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators NEWS RELEASE England needs “complete behavioural change at national level” from water users if it is to meet the challenge posed by a predicted shortfall in the public water supply of 5…...
Water Conservation Trust – Latest Schools Programme Update.
The Water Conservation Trust’s Schools Programme aims to enhance learning in water related science and the environment in schools, particularly those with high levels of disadvantaged children. The attached report from our recent Trust meeting gives details on the many projects that are making a key difference to children lives…...
