Provost Driver Court
Project Overview
We are carrying out sewer repair and ground stabilisation works near to Provost Driver Court in Renfrew.
Preparatory work is well under way ahead of the main works happening in the coming months.
The project is being delivered by our contractor George Leslie Ltd.
At a Glance
- Sewer Repair
- Ground Stabilisation Works
- Main Contractors George Leslie Ltd.
Preparatory Works
Preparatory works are well under way, in advance of the main works taking place later this year.
What We Are Doing
Scottish Water and its main contractor George Leslie Ltd. plan to replace around 30m of waste water pipe and surface water pipe beneath King George V Playing Fields, adjacent to Provost Driver Court Sewage Pumping Station.
Two manholes will also be constructed.
These are complex works due to the poor, sandy ground conditions and high water table within the work area.
Specialist sub-contractors and equipment are being used.
Why We Are Doing It
In 2020 we identified ingress of silt to the waste water infrastructure within Provost Driver Court Sewage Pumping Station. Steps were taken to rectify the situation, however, the silt reappeared within a matter of weeks.
Investigations were carried out and a sunken area of land was identified on the playing fields above the main sewer line running into the pumping station. A damaged section of waste water pipe was allowing sand and silt to enter the waste water network.
These works will help return the existing pumping station to full operation, removing the need for continued Scottish Water site presence and increased maintenance visits carried out by Scottish Water and a wide range of contractors.
A sunken area of land was identified
CCTV investigations revealed damage to a section of waste water pipe
Latest Updates
September 2024
A cofferdam has been created during the installation of sheet piling to provide a safe operating area for the teams working on the sewer pipe replacement. A dewatering system removes ground water from the workspace which is approximately six metres deep.
The project is on track to be completed by early 2025 however there is always the chance unforeseen circumstances may arise and cause delays.
Work will now progress to install the new sewer and surface water pipework which requires deeper excavations.
Our next drop-in to meet the project team and ask any questions will be held on Tuesday 1 October between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
You can find us in the site cabin accessed via Broadloan Road. Signage will be in place to direct you.
Deliveries
Sheet piling being delivered ahead of the main construction works.
