Glencorse Water Treatment Works - Midlothian

Scottish Water plans to build a new water treatment works at Glencorse in Midlothian, as part of the Edinburgh Drinking Water Project; a strategic programme of capital investment to build a new water treatment works (WTW) and replace ageing mains and storage tanks providing water to Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

Our aim is to facilitate the city’s continued expansion and improve the quality of drinking water in Edinburgh. It will also allow us to provide 21st century water treatment facilities, to meet strict European guidelines on drinking water quality.

Latest Project News 

November 2008 - Monthly E:letter Update

Read the latest news from the Glencorse Project Team in the November edition of the monthly newsletter. View our November E:letter (pdf).

The project at Glencorse has now transitioned into it’s implementation phase, which put simply means we are in the Construction phase. The construction phase will continue for the next couple of years.

The e:letters will shortly become an update on ongoing construction activities which are largely planned and well defined for the foreseeable future – weather permitting!!

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Photographs have been uploaded showing construction of the dention ponds and haulage roads on site. 

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October 2008 - Official Construction Start

The start of construction of the new works at Glencorse, near Edinburgh was recently marked by Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, who helped to move the first earth in this major project.

Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change, said: “The Glencorse works will incorporate all the best thinking in terms of reducing energy use, and the latest technology, while delivering higher quality water for Edinburgh and the surrounding area for many years to come.“

Ronnie Mercer, Chair of Scottish Water, said: “This is a landmark day for our customers as we start the construction of a long awaited new water treatment works for the city. This premier project will continue to protect public health by supplying safe drinking water from a more modern treatment works. Thanks to modern filtration this clearer, fresher drinking water supply will look and taste better for decades to come.

Richard Ackroyd, Chief Executive of Scottish Water, said: “This is a massive investment and shows our commitment to providing the best solution for our customers in Edinburgh. As well as the new water treatment works, Scottish Water is investing in our underground pipe network in the capital with new robust trunk mains being installed as part of the ongoing tram work.

Meet the Team - September 08

Members from the project team were again available to discuss the project and answer any questions at the Flotterstone Inn on 3rd September 2008 at our 9th meet the team event.

An initial construction programme was presented including key activites and their estimated duration. View the Inital Construction Programme. A summary of discussions had with local residents and other members of the public who attended the session has been produced. View the summary of discussions.

Future “Meet the Team” meetings/surgeries are likely to take place ‘on site’ towards the end of the year.