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	Jan 10, 2014 News Richard Willis Programme to upgrade 50 year old Zambian water network gets EUR 75m EIB backing The European Investment Bank, Europe's long-term lending institution has agreed to provide EUR 75 million for the rehabilitation and expansion of water and wastewater services of the Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company. Finance agreements were signed earlier today in Lusaka by the Hon. Alexander Chikwanda, Minister of Finance, Kanyembo Ndhlovu, acting CEO of the Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company and Carmello Cocuzza, Head of the European Investment Bank’s regional office for Southern Africa.
	Jan 03, 2014 News John Pensec Yonkers (NY) selects Mueller Systems to upgrade its water infrastructure New state-of-the-art system will improve reliability and efficiency of water meter readings and service.
	Jan 06, 2014 News Barclays PLC Barclays provides $43m financing to Biwater for a vital Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project Biwater, the UK-based engineering, water and wastewater business, has received dual tranche $43million project financing from Barclays, backed by a 100% repayment guarantee from UK Export Finance, to fund the construction of a seawater desalination plant, water storage and wastewater facilities on Tortola, the largest and most populated island of the British Virgin Islands.
	Jan 07, 2014 News Desiree Willis Ohio's Double Shield launched after Onsite First Time Assembly Near the banks of the Black River, a 7.0 m (23 ft) diameter Robbins Double Shield TBM and continuous conveyor system are starting up. The mammoth machine was built using Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) – a Robbins-developed method that saves contractors in shipping time, costs, and man-hours worked.
	Jan 08, 2014 News Jennifer Jacob Xylem wins $2.7 million contract to develop storm water drainage system for New Jersey coastline Xylem Inc. has been awarded a $2.7 million contract to supply the equipment and technology for a storm water drainage system to protect against future storm damage along Route 35 on the New Jersey coastline. The new drainage solution is a key part of a $265 million reconstruction program being implemented in the area following the damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012.
	Jan 09, 2014 News Adam J. Simonsen Innovyze Releases SWMMLive: Real-Time Stormwater, Wastewater and Watershed Modeling Revolutionary New Product Equips Wastewater Utilities with Unprecedented Capabilities for Decision-Making and Real-Time Control Optimization
	Jan 13, 2014 News Rebecca Osborn Pentair marks 15 years of philanthropic leadership Global company is recognized for its continued philanthropic efforts by Minnesota keystone program.
	Jan 14, 2014 News Rebecca Stenholm EPCOR Water completes 2 acquisitions in Southwestern USA EPCOR Water (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR), announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisitions of North Mohave Valley Corporation and Thunder Mountain Water Company.
	Jan 15, 2014 News Gabriela Aguilar World Bank approves $500 Million to improve rural water supply and sanitation services in four Indian states The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RWSS) Project for Low Income States to improve piped water supply and sanitation services through decentralized delivery systems in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
	Jan 16, 2014 News Toshiba Corporation Social Infrastructure Systems Company Toshiba to join hands with India Value Fund in Water and Waste Water Management Business Toshiba acquires 26 % strategic stake in UEM India. Founders and IVFA continue to build the business.
	Jan 17, 2014 News McElroy Manufacturing McElroy introduces DataLogger 5 and DataLogger Vault New pairing offers latest technology for quality assurance in polyethylene pipe fusion.
	Jan 20, 2014 News Katja Rosenbohm New Year, new focus: EEA priorities in 2014 The start of the year is often a time for new projects and change. At the European Environment Agency, 2014 marks the start of a new 5-year work programme and a new set of environmental policy priorities.
	Jan 21, 2014 News Thiess Ltd. City East Cable Tunnel Milestone The Thiess Tunnelling Team is celebrating an early breakthrough on the 3.2 kilometre City East Cable Tunnel. The 3.5 metre internal diameter segmentally lined tunnel is a critical component in Ausgrid’s future proofing of Sydney’s electricity supply network.
	Jan 22, 2014 News Groundforce Stopper Specialists hold back the tide at Medmerry Groundforce’s pipe-testing and flow control division, Stopper Specialists, has supplied two of its large diameter Trelleborg Mega Plug inflatable pipe stoppers to contractors working on a major new sea defence project near Selsey on the Sussex coast.
	Jan 23, 2014 News Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) We can't wait: We should work together to tackle sanitation for women’s health A collaborative approach between governments, civil society and business is essential to getting the Millennium Development Goal sanitation target back on track. This is critical to improve the health and prosperity of women worldwide, says a new report jointly published by the United Nations hosted organisation Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, international development organisation WaterAid and Unilever’s leading toilet brand Domestos.
	Jan 24, 2014 News Sandrine Guendoul Veolia Water contracted by Greater Lyon to manage its water distribution service for eight years Greater Lyon (France) has just announced that it has awarded Veolia Water a contract for the production and distribution of drinking water in 54 municipalities for a period of eight years. The contract is due to come into force on February 3, 2015. Under the new scope of business defined by Greater Lyon, the contract represents cumulative revenues of €660 million (French standards) and an investment of €55 million.
	Jan 27, 2014 News Hatch Mott MacDonald, Inc. Niagara Tunnel Receives Premier Project Award at Platts Global Energy Awards In December 2013, Hatch Mott MacDonald and its Canadian parent company Hatch received one of two Premier Project Awards at the Platts Global Energy Awards, for their work on the Niagara Tunnel project. The award was presented at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
	Jan 28, 2014 News Svitlana Pyrkalo EBRD, European Union and World Bank support water services in Talas, Kyrgyz Republic Loan from EBRD and grants from EU and World Bank will fund water supply and wastewater improvements in the city where water borne disease is rampant.
	Jan 29, 2014 News Susan Williams World Water Day 2014 theme: Water and Energy World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
	Jan 30, 2014 News Aura Joyce Aegion Corporation Awarded Five-Year Term Contract for Barwon Water in Australia Aegion Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Insituform Pacific Pty. Limited, has been awarded a five-year term contract for Barwon Water in Victoria, Australia. Although Insituform-Australia has previously worked for other clients in Victoria, this is their first contract award from Barwon Water. Insituform-Australia expects to complete approximately $24.7 million (USD) of work throughout the contract’s five-year term.
	Jan 31, 2014 News Sandrine Guendoul Veolia Water contracted by Greater Lyon to manage its water distribution service Greater Lyon (France) has just announced that it has awarded Veolia Water a contract for the production and distribution of drinking water in 54 municipalities for a period of eight years. The contract is due to come into force on February 3, 2015. Under the new scope of business defined by Greater Lyon, the contract represents cumulative revenues of €660 million (French standards) and an investment of €55 million.
	Feb 04, 2014 News Austeck Pty Ltd. Austeck partners with Kummert In keeping with our reputation for introducing cutting edge technology to the Australian market, Austeck announces its new partnership with German pioneer, Kummert.
	Feb 03, 2014 News Jeri Lamerton Ditch Witch JT60 and JT60 All Terrain Directional Drills Introduced The Ditch Witch organization introduces two new horizontal directional drills: the JT60 and the JT60 All Terrain. Each drill is equipped with 60,000 lb (267 kN) of thrust and pullback plus 9,000 ft•lb (12,200 N•m) of rotational torque - a powerful combination that results in exceptionally efficient and productive installation of utilities.
	Feb 05, 2014 News Angela Lockwood Cleveland Water Receives 15 Millionth Itron Water Communication Module Halfway through deployment, utility experiencing customer service and operational benefits with Itron’s technology.
	Feb 06, 2014 News Karen Lane $400 Million ADB Loan to Boost Private Investment in India Infrastructure The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed an agreement for $400 million first tranche loan under the Accelerating Infrastructure Investment Facility in India (AIIFI) to support the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure growth through increased private sector investment.