Upgrading the water network in Monument Park
Project Overview
Monument Park will see a £250k investment in its public water network, connecting 18 properties to become Scottish Water customers.
The project will involve installing 270 metres of new pipework and is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete.
The work will be carried out by Scottish Water Horizons and AG Wilson Civil Engineering.
At A Glance
- £250k investment
- 10 week duration
- 18 properties included
- 270 metres of pipework
- Delivered by Scottish Water Horizons
Why Are We Doing This?
Since 2018, properties in Monument Park have been supplied with water from Strontian’s public water network via a temporary connection as part of an emergency response to water scarcity issues.
Under a Scottish Government Private Water Supply initiative to tackle this problem, funding has been made available to allow Scottish Water to extend a water main to Monument Park. This will enable homes to be connected permanently to the public water supply that serves Strontian.
What Are We Doing?
Scottish Water will extend the existing water main which serves Strontian, along the A861 and connect it into the existing private distribution network in Monument Park.
Herras fencing will be used for all open excavations.
Pressure testing has already taken place to ensure sufficient water pressure is available to all properties.
A double check valve, Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) and water meter (for leakage purposes) will be installed near the connection point.
Upon completion, the existing temporary supply to Monument Park and water storage tank will be disconnected.
Keeping You Informed
As this project progresses, we will keep the community informed of any developments including traffic management timescales.
This may be in the form of social media, emails to stakeholders, letters to local residents and webpage updates.
We endeavour to keep disruption to the local community, homes, and businesses to a minimum and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work.
