The UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) faces “cascading risks” unless urgent action is taken, a new report has found.
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Geothermal power plant in Cornwall gets planning approval
A proposed geothermal power plant in Cornwall has been granted planning permission by the council.
International consortium bags Copenhagen road tunnel contract
A consortium of Belgian company Besix and Danish company MT Højgaard Denmark was appointed by Vejdirektoratet, the Danish Road Directorate, to build a new road tunnel in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Cumbria coal mine decision pushed back
The UK Government has delayed its decision on whether to approve the £165M Woodhouse coal mine in Cumbria.
Wiltshire road was subsiding a year before major cracks appeared
Wiltshire Council was told that the B4069 road near Lyneham was subsiding over a year before ground movement caused major damage to the highway.
Government to make final decision on Cumbria coal mine
The UK Government has until July to decide on whether the controversial £165M Woodhouse coal mine in Cumbria should go ahead.
Further funding to protect Dawlish coastal rail route
Rail minister Wendy Morton has announced an additional £32M in funding to install netting and fencing along the Dawlish and Holcombe route.
North Wales £7bn tidal lagoon gets thumbs up from council
Denbighshire County Council has given its support to a proposed scheme for a massive £7bn tidal lagoon on the Denbighshire coast in North Wales.
Silvertown team adopts sustainable construction practices
The team working on the Silvertown Tunnel project is barging waste and excavated material intended for reuse, Transport for London lead sponsor Andrew Lunt told the NCE Tunnelling Festival last week.
Silvertown Tunnel procurement row resolved with £10M payment
Transport for London has reached an out-of-court financial settlement with the Silver Thames Connect group, following a legal complaint over the procurement process for the construction of the Silvertown Tunnel.