Boost For Black Isle Supplies

23-Jul-08

A £255,000 project is getting underway in the Culbokie area of the Black Isle to replace old water mains which have been repeatedly bursting, causing supply interruptions for local customers.

A total of 4.2 kilometres of cement pipework dating from the 1940s is to be renewed in the Greenleonach and Badrain areas to the east of Culbokie village. 51 rural properties will directly benefit as a result.

The investment is part of Scottish Water’s 2010 Vision for the Highlands – a £200million programme of improvements throughout the region. £50million is being invested in Easter Ross alone. Customers can find out more and comment on the improvements on a special website: www.scottishwater.co.uk/highlands2010.

Project manager Andy Barnett said: “We’re pleased to be underway with this vital investment for these rural properties. The old mains are in poor condition and have been bursting frequently in recent months, causing inconvenience to customers. The new pipes are made from tough plastic, less prone to bursting and with greater flexibility to cope with any movements in the ground.”

SUPPLIES MAINTAINED DURING THE WORK

Work is due to start in the Greenleonach area first and be complete by September. Over 1,400 metres of pipes is to be laid.

Work at Badrain is due to start in August and be complete by October. Here over 2,700 metres of pipes is to be laid.

Most of the work will take place in fields so traffic disruption isn’t expected. The work will be carried out by contactors MacLean’s of Ardgay.