Scottish Water is nearing completion of a £11.5 million project to reduce sewer flooding in Craigneuk, North Lanarkshire.
Photo: overhead footage of Craigneuk works
A giant underground storm tank measuring 25 metres across and 19 metres deep has been installed in Craigneuk Park to help provide extra storage capacity for storm water during heavy rainfall.
Over a thousand metres of new sewer pipe have also been laid in the surrounding streets and at Airdrie Football Club’s Excelsior Stadium.
Georgina Reid, Scottish Water’s corporate affairs manager for the west, said:
“This has been a complex and challenging project to deliver.
“As well as having to meet strict Covid working restrictions, our contractors have had to cope with a range of logistical issues brought about by global markets and the conflict in Ukraine.”
The improvement work began in November 2020 and has been designed to reduce the risk of internal and external sewer flooding.
It will also mitigate against flooding affecting public transport, access to local schools and the football stadium.
Georgina Reid added:
“Scottish Water is investing many millions of pounds in similar projects across the country.
“We are committed to delivering on our promise to upgrade and improve our infrastructure to deliver a world class service that is resilient and well-placed to cope with the impact of climate change.”
Reinstatement works are now underway including grass reseeding which should be completed by the start of September. Final pipework connections to make the tank fully operational will also be taking place over the few weeks.
The scheme is being delivered by amey-binnies, Scottish Water's alliance partner.
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