Scottish Water has submitted a planning application to Perth and Kinross Council for upgrades proposed for its Glenfarg Water Treatment Works.
The water company is seeking approval for the installation of a new clear water tank and other site upgrades to help support a growing community and to secure a high quality and resilient water supply for around 180,000 customers that the WTW serves across Kinross-shire and Fife.
The proposed investment includes the provision of significant additional drinking water storage capacity as well as upgrades to the existing Water Treatment Works to allow more consistent production of drinking water at the site.
Scottish Water’s Major Projects Delivery Manager Dominic Flanagan said:
“The planned project at the Water Treatment Works (WTW) at East Blair in 2023 is needed to secure a high-quality and resilient water supply for around 180,000 customers that the WTW serves across Kinross-shire and Fife.”
“Applying for planning consent is a key milestone in the projects journey, with approval allowing us to continue to move towards a start date for these vital works.”
Scottish Water hosted an information event at Glenfarg Village Hall in November 2022 as part of the pre-application consultation process, with over 60 members from the Glenfarg community attending.
Dominic Flanagan added:
“We were delighted with the input customers in Glenfarg gave us in November. Their feedback has played a vital part in our planning for this project, and this insight is reflected in our application.”
“The team will continue to work hard to ensure we manage and mitigate the impacts of construction, while delivering the improvement that is needed to the area’s water supply.”
Efficient Service Delivery (ESD), are the alliance partner delivering the project on Scottish Water’s behalf
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