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27 August 2010
Global Water Intelligence interviews Biwater's CEO, Larry Magor and reports on the Group's strategy going forward. "Having strengthened its balance sheet by selling Cascal, the contractor is looking to capitalise on its unique record of bringing borrowers and lenders together to make innovative projects happen."



09 August 2010
Despite the distractions of the Sri Lanka’s beaches, the team on the Negombo Water Supply and Optimisation project are making good progress on the construction of a 12.5 mgd water treatment plant, water reservoir and main pipework which will bring drinking water to the local population. Currently many local residents are only able to get water from wells but this project will see additional water supplies being provided to both the local population and the tourist industry which has been rapidly



06 August 2010
Biwater Treatment, in Joint Venture with Graham, completed the works at Downpatrick WwTW six months ahead of programme.



15 July 2010
Biwater Treatment is celebrating winning one of the prestigious RoSPA/Severn Trent Water Occupational Health and Safety Awards.



10 July 2010
Biwater is only the second international company to have completed a full treatment works project in Romania.



Biwater Treatment launches SafeStart
 17 June 2010

The SafeStart campaign is focussed on further raising the profile of health and safety whilst maintaining a high level of excellence and efficiency in all work and tasks undertaken. To ensure a safe working environment for all who work for Biwater Treatment there is always a rigorous focus on continuous improvement to health and safety and the implementation of best practices. SafeStart is testament to this approach by it bringing together industry best practices and a consistent approach to all work undertaken.

SafeStart introduces a SafeStart card that has to be completed before every task is undertaken, improvements to Health and Safety Policies, poster campaigns to raise awareness and a new health and safety induction DVD.

John Abraham, Managing Director states that “Biwater Treatment strives to have a best in class health and safety record and culture by ensuring pro-active and helpful behaviours. It does this by creating a visible minimum standard of health and safety that is diligently communicated and enforced at every level.”

Biwater Treatment believes quality planning is the key to good health and safety.

Start safe, stay safe