Scottish Water is about to start vital work on on a £2.5 million scheme to upgrade a section of Victorian-era sewer in Edinburgh.

The work forms part of Scottish Water’s programme of investment between 2015-2021 which will see £29.5m of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the capital.

Scottish Water’s alliance partner Amey Black and Veatch (aBV) will commence the work on the September to upgrade the original egg-shaped brick Victorian sewer which is at capacity and now requires upgrading.

The project consists of four main phases to install a new 1.2m diameter storm storage sewer pipe. The work will be carried out in phases until Christmas, recommencing in January 2018 with completion expected by early summer.

James Weir, aBV project manager, said:

“The works have been planned and discussed in detail with the City of Edinburgh Council. This is essential work which will build capacity into Edinburgh’s sewer network and ensure the city’s waste water cycle is fit for the demands and future development of a 21st century capital.”