Ayrshire Water Mains Improvement

What we’re doing

We're investing across Ayrshire to improve the water mains network in your area which will mean you can enjoy clearer, fresher drinking water when you turn on your taps. We will be replacing, repairing or upgrading over 700 miles of water mains pipe across Ayrshire, that’s the equivalent of a return journey from Edinburgh to London. This work will not only help to improve the drinking water in your area but will also help to provide greater security of supply for the area.

How we will do this work

There are a number of methods that we can use to carry out this essential work in your area:

• Pipe bursting or Slip lining:
• Spray lining:
• Mains cleaning:

Sometimes it is not possible for us to use any of the previous methods because of operational or health & safety reasons. In this situation we will use the traditional method of open trench excavation, so we can abandon the old water main and replace it with a new one. This method does involve more digging within the area.

The option that we will use to carry out the essential maintenance work in your area has been selected as it is the most suited for the network of pipes in your local area.

Partners

We will be working with Barhale Construction who will carry out this essential work on our behalf.  Due to the scale of the job, on occasion they may employ the services of other contractors such as Daniels Construction.  

Start date

October 2010

End date

Estimated 2013

Keeping you in the picture

We will notify you in writing when we are coming into your area to work.  We will provide a minimum of 12 hours notice if we are turning off your water for less than 4 hours. If we need to turn your water off for more than 4 hours we will give you at least 48 hours notice. If you are a business customer, we inform your Licensed Provider of any planned work at least 22 days before it starts. So your Licensed Provider may also contact you about this planned work.

Whenever we are doing work in your local area we will always ensure that any disruptions to your daily lives are kept to a minimum.

We want to hear from you

To find out more about what we're doing in Ayrshire email us at ayrshireswater@scottishwater.co.uk or contact our Customer Helpline on 0845 601 8855 quoting 'Capital/401333/Ayrshire'.