Tag #Infrastructure

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£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns

Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Ofwat Caps Thames Water Bill Increase, Jeopardizing Rescue Plan

Facing financial crisis, Thames Water's request for a 59% customer bill increase was capped at 35% by Ofwat, jeopardizing its £6 billion rescue plan and prompting a potential taxpayer bailout; the company was also fined £18.2 million and faces a £131.3 million dividend clawback.

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48% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
africa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Upgraded Uzbekistan Highway Boosts Belt and Road Connectivity

China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp completed the upgrade of the 87-kilometer A380 highway in Uzbekistan on Sunday, improving transportation and boosting economic growth along the China-Central Asia-West Asia Economic Corridor, which traverses five Central Asian countries and more than 10 countries...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Western Sydney Airport Nears Completion, Set to Open in 2026

Western Sydney International Airport, named after Nancy Bird Walton, is nearing completion, set to open in 2026 with Singapore Airlines as its first international carrier. The airport prioritizes public transport, features a spacious terminal with biometric check-in, and aims to reduce passenger wai...

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
welt.de
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Baden-Württemberg to Replace 73 Bridges After Dresden Collapse

Due to corroded tension steel, Baden-Württemberg will replace 73 bridges by 2030, costing 300 million Euros, following the collapse of Dresden's Carolabrücke on September 11th, 2023, which highlighted the hidden risks of corroded steel in older bridges.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Excavation of "Wilhelmine" Resumes Rastatt Tunnel Construction

After a 2017 accident that halted a major European railway line for seven weeks, the embedded tunnel boring machine "Wilhelmine" has been fully excavated in Rastatt, Germany, allowing the Deutsche Bahn to resume construction of the tunnel's east tube with 200 meters remaining.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
t24.com.tr
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Erdoğan Criticizes Opposition Inaction, Renews Call for New Constitution

During a meeting with NGO representatives at the Grand Yazıcı Club Turban Hotel, President Erdoğan criticized the opposition's inaction on national issues, citing their lack of proposals and accusing them of political maneuvering. He highlighted his government's role in resolving historical conflict...

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Reduced Inequality
nos.nl
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A15 Viaduct Near Valburg Closed to Heavy Vehicles Due to Structural Concerns

Heavy vehicles over 30 tons are banned from the A15 viaduct near Valburg, Netherlands, starting tomorrow, due to structural issues discovered by Rijkswaterstaat involving a design flaw and damage from road salt. Rijkswaterstaat will conduct further research over the next few months.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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CPEC Shifts to Industrial Development, Boosting Pakistan's Economic Growth

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is evolving into a model for industrial development, with four special economic zones nearing completion and a focus on attracting foreign investment, particularly in the IT sector, which has seen a dramatic increase in exports from $900 million in 2018 to...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Unveils Logistics Plan to Boost Manufacturing Competitiveness

China plans to reduce logistics costs from 14.4% to 13.5% of GDP by 2027, focusing on rail freight expansion, multimodal transport integration, and aligning industrial clusters with logistics hubs to boost manufacturing competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
news.sky.com
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HS2: Government Admits Uncertainty Over Cost and Completion Date

The UK government admits it doesn't know the true cost or completion date of the HS2 high-speed rail project's London-to-Birmingham leg, citing systemic issues and unreliable cost estimates that currently range from £54-£66bn (2019 prices).

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnn.com
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Congress Averts Shutdown with Disaster Aid, Farm Relief, and PBM Reforms

House Speaker Mike Johnson's continuing resolution spending bill, to avert a government shutdown by Saturday, includes nearly \$100 billion in disaster aid, \$10 billion in aid for farmers, PBM reforms, a one-year farm bill extension, expanded telehealth access, and a congressional pay raise, necess...

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