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Train to Gain funds water jetting training

Aqua-Jet Specialist Drainage Contractors Ltd, of Hilton, Derbyshire provide a highly specialised form of drain clearance using a technique called water jetting. With the help of Train to GainSkills Broker Geraldine Wilson, Deborah Hood, the office/marketing manager, has managed to get a water jetting training provider from outside the region to become accredited to deliver a specialist NVQ Level 2, as there was no provision locally. The firm,... [more]

Birmingham residents oppose Severn on Trent on location of sewage control boxes

Water operator Severn on Trent has run into a wave of anger amongst Birmingham residents, over plans to site giant 6 foot high and seven foot wide grey sewage control boxes in residential areas of the City. The boxes, previously been installed in less controversial areas, such as dual carriageways. Plans by the giant water operator came to light when plans were submitted to install a box in the Erdington area of the City. Activists in the same... [more]

KGB's Electronic Mapping Provides the Solution to Local Authority's Drainage Problems

A recent study highlighted the need to move away from a crisis management approach to drainage (mopping up after a disaster has occurred) and the implementation of a proactive drain-cleaning programme. The strategy is to prevent the majority of problems before they occur. KGB Property Services' latest electronic mapping technology can provide a solution: When a customer requires their drains checked, KGB is able to electronically map the syst... [more]

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