Press releases for June 2008
CLEANER ENVIRONMENT FOR STURRY - 30/6/2008
Homes in a Kent village will be further safeguarded against sewer flooding thanks to works being carried out by Southern Water.
SOUTHERN WATER TREATS CHERNOBYL CHILDREN TO A DAY OF FUN AT BEWL - 26/6/2008
A group of children from Chernobyl enjoyed a day of sailing and canoeing at Bewl Water last Friday, during their respite holiday in the UK, thanks to Southern Water.
RARE BIRD RUFFLES FEATHERS AT TREATMENT WORKS - 26/6/2008
A pink-billed bird proved a bit of a showstopper when it decided to make its first appearance in Sussex for 24 years at Southern Water’s Portobello Wastewater Treatment Works, Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex.
TRIPLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR SOUTHERN WATER - 26/6/2008
Three Southern Water schemes have been recognised for their work to improve the environment and secure water supplies.
SOUTHERN WATER SUPPORTS VICTORIAN FESTIVAL - 24/6/2008
Eastbourne’s Victorian Festival has been given a boost by Southern Water.
SOUTHERN WATER SUPPORTS CHARITY CYCLE - 24/6/2008
Southern Water was a key sponsor for Utility Week Magazine’s team as it pedalled the 54 mile London to Brighton Bike Ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
GRAINS OF SAND TO BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT - 24/6/2008
Wildlife living in Pagham Harbour and Chichester Harbour is enjoying an even cleaner environment after Southern Water completed a multi-million pound environmental scheme to upgrade three of its Wastewater Treatment Works near Chichester.
BEXHILL BENEFITS FROM FLOOD PROTECTION SCHEME - 23/6/2008
Properties in the Richmond Road and London Road area of Bexhill have received extra protection thanks to a project to help reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall.
FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME COMPLETES IN FOLKESTONE - 23/6/2008
The risk of properties flooding in the Shorncliffe Road area of Folkestone has been reduced with an £850,000 scheme to protect homes during periods of heavy rain.
TRIPLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR MARGATE AND BROADSTAIRS SCHEME - 23/6/2008
The Margate and Broadstairs Scheme has been nationally recognised three times for its work to bring cleaner seas to the Thanet coast.
TRIPLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR SOUTHERN WATER - 20/6/2008
Three Southern Water schemes have been recognised for their work to improve the environment and secure water supplies.
HAMPSHIRE RIVER CAN BREATHE EASY - 20/6/2008
A £3.3million Southern Water project to improve the quality of water being returned to the River Test, Hampshire, has been completed.
SECURING WATER SUPPLIES IN WEST SUSSEX - 19/6/2008
Southern Water has completed work on a £10.75 million scheme to improve supplies in its West Sussex supply area.
£1.4 MILLION SCHEME IMPROVES RIVER ROTHER - 19/6/2008
The fish of the River Rother are enjoying an even cleaner swim thanks to a £1.4 million scheme to upgrade a wastewater treatment works at South Ambersham in West Sussex.
FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT - 19/6/2008
Southern Water is supporting a Roman Palace while carrying out a vital £1.5 million project in Fishbourne to help prevent flooding and pollution for village residents.
AN MBE FOR SOUTHERN WATER’S KEVIN - 18/6/2008
A Southern Water employee has been given an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
WATER INDUSTRY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT BOGUS CALLER CRIME - 12/6/2008
More than half of bogus caller crimes committed in the UK are carried out by criminals pretending to be from a water company.
CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON NEW PUMPING STATION - 12/6/2008
Construction of Southern Water’s new pumping station at Eastney is due to begin today.
RAMSGATE’S FIRST SEA GARDEN LAUNCHED - 12/6/2008
A piece of wasteland in Ramsgate has been transformed into a beautiful garden, thanks to volunteers and businesses, including Southern Water.
DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES SAFEGUARDED - 12/6/2008
Drinking water supplies in Andover will be safeguarded with a £600,000 scheme to upgrade the area’s water supply works.
REBECCA RECEIVES AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Chandlers Ford youngster Rebecca Crangle is on the crest of a wave after receiving a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark her outstanding achievements in the water.
SCARLETT RECEIVES AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Alderbury youngster Scarlett Willis is on the crest of a wave after receiving a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark her outstanding achievements in the water.
SWIM TRIO RECEIVE TOP AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Swim kids Penny Thomas, James Price and Lester Webb have received a top swimming award from Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark their outstanding achievements in the water.
GEORGINA RECEIVES AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Winchester youngster Georgina Hart is on the crest of a wave after receiving a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark her outstanding achievements in the water.
ISABELLE RECEIVES AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Hook youngster Isabelle Hutchinson is on the crest of a wave after receiving a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark her outstanding achievements in the water.
CODIE AND CHARLIE RECEIVE AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Andover youngsters Codie Moreland and Charlie Rolfe are on the crest of a wave after receiving a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark their outstanding achievements in the water.
DOMINIC RECEIVES AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Emsworth youngster Dominic Owen is on the crest of a wave after he received a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark his outstanding achievements in the water.
HELPING HAND FOR YOUNG STUDENTS - 12/6/2008
Young students in Hampshire were given the opportunity to develop their skills with the help of Southern Water and its contractor 4Delivery (4D).
OLYMPIC CHAMPION PRESENTS AWARDS TO LOCAL CHILDREN - 12/6/2008
Swim kids Miles Archer, Caitlin Judd, Natalie Kidd and Georgia Shepherd have received a top swimming award from Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark their outstanding achievements in the water.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION PRESENTS AWARD TO EMILY - 12/6/2008
Emily Wright is on the crest of the wave after being presented with an award by Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark her special achievements in the water.
WORTHING BOY RECEIVES TOP AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Swim kid Jack Eugene Kelly has received a top award from Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark his outstanding achievements in the water.
LOCAL CHILDREN RECEIVE TOP AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Swim kids Charlie Simmons, and Grace Olivia Waller, have each received a top award from Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark their outstanding achievements in the water.
JOELY GETS A MEDAL FROM AN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Shoreham-by-Sea youngster Joely Lightbown is on the crest of a wave after she received a top award from Olympic champion Duncan Goodhew to mark her outstanding achievements in the water.
BRIGHTON GIRL RECEIVES TOP AWARD FROM OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST - 12/6/2008
Daniella Trott is on the crest of a wave after being presented with an award by Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew to mark her special achievements in the water.
PUPILS SOAK UP WATER WISE MESSAGES - 3/6/2008
Children learned the importance of using water wisely from fictional family Mr and Mrs Drip.
FLOOD PROTECTION WORK COMPLETED IN DOVER - 2/6/2008
A £300,000 flood alleviation scheme has been completed in Dover.
FLOOD ALLEVIATION PROJECT COMPLETED IN MAIDSTONE - 2/6/2008
Properties in the Week Street and Union Street area of Maidstone are benefiting from a flood protection scheme.
