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Water & Sanitation

New Zealand government lends $18 million for Hawke's Bay water storage feasibility

The New Zealand government has provided an $18 million loan from its Regional Infrastructure Fund to advance the Tukituki Water Security Project in Hawke's Bay. The funding will support detailed engineering and commercial work for a proposed storage facility on the Makaroro River, which would be the region's largest capital project since 1993.

3 days ago • New Zealand

Water & Sanitation

South Dakota approves $150.7 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $150.7 million in loans and grants for water and waste management projects across 31 communities and districts. The funding package includes $133.9 million in low-interest loans and $16.9 million in grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste systems.

3 days ago • United States

Investments & Funding

African Development Bank outlines $209 million strategy for Lesotho with private sector focus

The African Development Bank has launched a $209 million Country Strategy Paper for Lesotho covering 2025-2030, introducing non-sovereign operations for the first time. The strategy prioritises sustainable infrastructure and institutional capacity, aiming to unlock private investment in tourism and other sectors amid fiscal pressures.

3 days ago • Lesotho

Investments & Funding

West Virginia American Water commits $560,000 to Dunbar water main replacement project

West Virginia American Water is investing $560,000 to replace aging pipe on 18th Street in Dunbar as part of a broader $129 million statewide infrastructure plan. The project will install 720 feet of new PVC main, with completion expected by summer 2026.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

L&T secures major water infrastructure contract in Guwahati to enhance Assam urban services

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a design-build-operate contract from the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board. The project aims to provide continuous, safe water to South-East Guwahati via an integrated treatment and distribution system. This development reinforces L&T’s strategic expansion into Northeast India’s growing infrastructure market.

3 days ago • India

Water & Sanitation

US interior department allocates $889m for western water infrastructure under 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

The Department of the Interior has committed USD 889 million to modernise aging water systems across six western states. Funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill, the initiative targets canal rehabilitation and reservoir expansion to bolster agricultural reliability and urban water security amid persistent drought conditions.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

ABC Borough Council joins €8.2 million PEACEPLUS initiative to restore cross-border water quality

A cross-border consortium led by East Border Region has secured over €8.2 million in EU funding to launch the CALM project. The initiative targets nutrient pollution and habitat degradation across shared river catchments between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland through scientific monitoring and nature-based interventions.

3 days ago • United Kingdom

Water & Sanitation

Hassan Allam Construction secures major water infrastructure mandate in Oman

Egyptian engineering giant Hassan Allam Holding, through its subsidiary, has been awarded a comprehensive water transmission and distribution contract in Oman. The project involves 676 km of pipeline and sustainable energy integration to enhance resource security in the Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.

3 days ago • Oman

Water & Sanitation

DNREC opens competitive funding cycle for Delaware water quality restoration projects

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has launched a new grant cycle targeting community-led water quality improvements. Local organizations can secure between $25,000 and $75,000 for innovative stormwater management and watershed restoration initiatives that demonstrate measurable environmental outcomes.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

City Utilities launches stormwater infrastructure upgrade backed by NFWF grant to reduce flooding risk

City Utilities has begun a stormwater infrastructure project aimed at reducing chronic flooding in residential neighborhoods. Supported by funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the initiative will expand drainage capacity, restore wetland habitat, and improve long-term resilience against heavy rainfall events.

3 days ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

Scottish Water unveils £13.4 billion investment plan for 2027–2033 amid regulatory review

Scottish Water has outlined a £13.4 billion capital and operating programme for 2027–2033, targeting infrastructure upgrades and climate resilience across Scotland. The proposals, subject to regulatory approval, include above-inflation charge increases and significant allocations toward asset renewal and service reliability.

3 days ago • United Kingdom

Water & Sanitation

Nasirabad Irrigation Department launches emergency canal clearance to secure Rabi season water supply

The Nasirabad Irrigation Department has begun an urgent canal-cleaning operation to ensure smooth water distribution for farmers ahead of the Rabi season.

3 days ago • Pakistan

Construction

Ministry of National Guard issues tender for rainwater drainage network in Riyadh medical warehouses

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs has launched a tender to establish a rainwater drainage network at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh. The project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience and operational efficiency across medical storage facilities, supporting continuity of healthcare services.

3 days ago • Saudi Arabia