nEWS
The economic impact of
climate change
Atkins is working with Metroeconomica, to investigate EWS
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the economic threats and opportunities presented by
climate change for local councils. Commissioned by
the Local Government Association (LGA), it will explore
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economic opportunities and provide an insight into how
impacts vary geographically in recognition of different
local circumstances. The review is expected to be closely
watched by Central Government and will provide the
scope for a more detailed assessment by the LGA.
A similar assessment in relation to regional policy
priorities is also being conducted with Metroeconomica.
Commissioned by emda, the study will provide insight into
the economic impacts of climate change on the region
and how they can be mitigated, what adaptive actions
can be undertaken and identify market opportunities for
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M74 project reaches
major milestone
Within just three months, the Jacobs / Atkins JV team
has successfully completed a major site investigation for
the design and build, M74 Completion Project in Glasgow,
Scotland. At 8.5km long, the new road will continue
the M74 motorway from Fullarton Road Junction,
near Carmyle, to the M8 motorway West of the
18 Understanding customer demand for water
Kingston Bridge.
18 Developing a framework for wastewater planning
The new M74 crosses predominantly brownfield land
some of which is heavily contaminated by past industries.
19 Designing a safer London
Building on previous investigations, a team of specialists
21 Innovative river r estoration in an urban environment
from contaminated land, geotechnical, hydrogeology
and mining were utilised to further characterise the
22 Increasing resource efficiency in buildings
contamination and geotechnical issues. With the
22 Adding botanical benefits in our spare time investigation complete, construction will subsequently
follow with expected completion in April 2011. n
Delivering
complex
African river basin
management win
infrastructure
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Atkins has recently completed the Inception Phase of a
for Belfast
€1.4 million contract to help improve water management
and environmental protection in the Orange-Senqu River
Basin in southern Africa. Funded by the European
Many thanks to
Imogen Parker Development Fund (EDF), Atkins is the lead member of
all authors and
Marketing and Communications Manager a consortium, which includes Pegasys Strategy &
organisations
imogen.parker@atkinsglobal.com
Development and Water for Africa.
who have
contributed to
lemiaye Taylor
Key areas of delivery include contribution to an integrated
this issue. To
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water resources management plan and capacity building
offer feedback or
lemiaye.taylor@atkinsglobal.com
within the Orange-Senqu River Basin Commission
request copies of
T: 01372 726140
(ORASECOM).
Solutions, please
contact us:
Creative Design
The river flows through South Africa, namibia, Botswana
julie.foard@atkinsglobal.com
and Lesotho and it is envisaged that the project will help
reduce poverty and food insecurity in these countries. n
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