Scottish Water contractors have started work this week on a 'super sewer' upgrade in Perth city centre - around 500m of new pipe with a diameter of 2.2m is being installed to increase the sewer capacity.
This will support the continued growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding, helping the city become ‘climate-ready’ and better cope with periods of intense rainfall.
Scottish Water is preparing to deliver a programme of major investment in Perth’s water and sewerage infrastructure over the coming years to support the city's growth and address flood risk.
The water company’s multi-million pound investment to upgrade the sewer network has started on site in Shore Road and Tay Street. Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) will have a visible presence for a number of weeks as they divert their utilities to allow for the complex process of lifting and lowering of new pipework.
The new pipe is being installed adjacent to the River Tay, to increase the sewer capacity. This will reduce the risk of sewer flooding affecting low-lying areas between Muriton and the city centre.
Traffic management is expected to be in place for up to 20 months to prioritise safety for pedestrians, motorists and those working on-site.
This section of ‘super sewer’ will play a key role in supporting the city’s continuing growth, while also reducing the risk of sewer flooding low-lying areas near the Tay between Muirton and the city centre.
The essential investment, which will boost the resilience of Perth’s sewer network, will be delivered on Scottish Water’s behalf by its capital project delivery partner Caledonia Water Alliance.
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