Glenurquhart Water Network Renewal
Project Overview
We're renewing the water network that supplies customers in rural Glenurquhart, including the village of Balnain and communities to the east and west.
We will be investing in approximately 25km of brand-new pipeline.
Work will be delivered by our contractor, Morrison Construction.
At A Glance
- Water network upgrade
- 25km of new pipeline
- 2 year duration
- Delivered by Morrison Construction
What We Are Doing
Following engagement with landowners and site investigation work, we're renewing around 25km of water network in Glenurquhart. The work is set to be carried out in three phases and is expected to take around two years to complete.
Extensive investment
Map showing the extent of water network renewal proposed, including Rychraggan, Balnain, Shenval and Buntait. Blue lines represent proposed new water mains. The pink lines show a section where design work is ongoing.
Why We Are Doing This
The investment will address the ageing nature of the drinking water infrastructure in the area which has resulted in an increased risk of burst pipes in recent years, causing supply interruptions or reduced water pressure for customers.
Scottish Water’s Project Manager Hugh Macpherson said: “We know that many of our water networks are ageing – and that presents a significant challenge with securing the level of service that we want to achieve for all of our customers on a sustainable basis.
“When bursts occur, our local team will always respond as quickly as possible to assist customers and restore supplies. However, we know we need to deliver sustained and long-term investment to resolve the disruption that these incidents cause.
“The project we’ve been preparing for Glenurquhart represents a very significant investment in the future of the community's water supply. Our team will work hard to manage the short-term impacts of our work in the local area, while delivering a benefit that will last for many decades to come.”
