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UK Report: Swansea Bay Tidal Power Plant Is Feasible

Peter Reina

February 1, 2017

The world’s first tidal lagoon power plant could move forward as a result of the United Kingdom’s planned departure from the European Union, maybe in 2019.

South Carolina Proposal Aims To Bolster Dam Safety

February 1, 2017

South Carolina legislators have taken steps to strengthen the state’s dam-safety laws, which came under fire after more than 30 structures failed during a 1,000-year flood event in October 2015.

Bagnell Dam to Get Major Structural Upgrade

January 18, 2017

Construction is scheduled to begin in March on a $52-million structural upgrade to Bagnell Dam at Ameren Missouri’s 212-MW Osage Energy Center.

Two Everglades Reservoirs Proposed, but Compete

January 18, 2017

Plans for water storage in the Everglades are blooming like the toxic algae that polluted estuaries on Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts last summer.

water infrastructure

WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans Finally Set to Flow

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Pam Radtke Russell

January 18, 2017

After more than two years in limbo, a federal credit-assistance program for water projects is opening its loan window.

Infrastructure Projects

Study: 40 Projects Promise Big Economic Boosts, But Face Hurdles

Treasury: Lack of funds is key factor holding up most projects

Tom Ichniowski

January 6, 2017

Report says infrastructure projects' capital costs total $330 billion; benefits range from $500 billion to $1 trillion.

Government

Water-Resources Law Is Capitol Hill's Only Big Infrastructure Action

Industry awaits Trump infrastructure plan, budget proposal

Tom Ichniowski

December 27, 2016

WIIN Act is an achievement, but Congress punted on FAA bill and fiscal 2017 appropriations.

Water Infrastructure

New WRDA Projects Face Long Wait for Construction Funds

Some preliminary-engineering appropriations could come in FY 2018

Tom Ichniowski

December 26, 2016

WIIN Act's WRDA title authorizes $10B for 30 Corps projects but they also need appropriations.

Infrastructure

Two Consortiums Picked for East African Power Plant

80-MW Rusumo hydro project to provide electricity to Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi

December 26, 2016

Joint venture led by German and Indian firms expects to break ground by the end of January.

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Environment

Drinking-Water Concerns Dominate 2016

Corroded lead lines and aging infrastructure are national problems

Pam McFarland

Pam Hunter McFarland

December 23, 2016

Public awareness about need for new water infrastructure grew as a result of Michigan's tribulations.

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