Improving services in Ayrshire
What we're doing
We're investing in your local area to help improve the natural environment in Ayrshire. This work will help protect the natural environment of the local coastal water and rivers.
We will be installing a new storm water network from Kilmarnock and Irvine to our Waste Water Treatment Works at Meadowhead.
Many existing storm water facilities will be upgraded along the route of this pipe and three brand new storm water pumping stations will be built. This new network will help control and manage storm water flows so that people living in or visiting the area can enjoy the natural environment on their doorstep.
We will also be investing to improve the water network in your local area. We plan to upgrade, replace or repair over 600 miles of existing water mains pipes across North, South and East Ayrshire. This work will help to improve the water supply providing you with clearer, fresher drinking water.
Partners
Morrison, Black and Veatch (MBV)
Barrhale
Start date
Estimated October 2010
End date
Estimated 2012
Keeping you in the picture
We will keep you in the picture with information on these exciting projects in your area. We will show plans with more detail over the coming months at our information events within your community. We will also keep local councillors, community councils and resident associations informed of our plans.
We will try to keep disruption to a minimum and thank you for your patience and co-operation while we carry out this essential work.
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/36868/Ayrshire'.
Latest news
Scottish Water and North Ayrshire Council clean up in Irvine
5 August 2010
Scottish Water and North Ayrshire Council teamed up to clear litter from three sites in Irvine. We carried out the clean-up as a demonstration of our commitment to improving the environment of the area.
A total of 8 Scottish Water staff, 4 from contractors Morrison Black & Veatch and 12 from North Ayrshire Council, divided into three teams of eight to carry out the clean-up at the three locations.
Scottish Water has already carried out significant investment in improving the environment in the Kilmarnock and Galston areas and we will be starting further similar investment in the Irvine and Meadowhead area soon.
Mrs Charlene McBride, Scottish Water’s regional community affairs manager, said: “Scottish Water takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and we are delighted to have been able to work with North Ayrshire Council and collect litter from these locations.
North Ayrshire councillor Tom Barr, portfolio holder for the environment, said: “The banks of the river are very popular with walkers and cyclists, particularly during the summer months. We are therefore happy to be working with Scottish Water, over and above our regular grounds maintenance programme, to ensure the walkways are kept clean and tidy for all to enjoy.”
