Tay Street and Shore Road's Super Sewer

Tay Street and Shore Road Sewer Upgrade

A significant project is currently being delivered at Tay Street and Shore Road which involves the installation of an upgraded sewer pipeline with a diameter of 2.2 metres . This section of ‘super sewer’ will play a key role in supporting the city’s continuing growth, while also reducing the risk of sewer flooding affecting low-lying areas near the Tay between Muirton and the city centre.

 

This work is being delivered on Scottish Water’s behalf by its capital project delivery partner Caledonia Water Alliance. 

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Tay Street Latest Update

The majority of the sewer upgrade on Tay Street has been completed, with a section of the road set to be open by the end of June. The over pumping has been switched off and will be relocated near to the Independent Advocacy. A full road reinstatement from kerb to kerb will then be carried out by Perth and Kinross Council prior to the road reopening. 

Tay Street Traffic Management

Once this reinstatement works are carried out, Tay Street will be partially opened and act as a cul-de-sac. Entry and Exit will be from the junction of Canal Street. Tay Street will remain closed at the Railway Bridge. The traffic lights will be reactivated at the Canal Street Junction to control flow of traffic in/out of TayStreet North. On street parking will be reinstated and available to use within the available cul-de-sac. 
 

Shore Road Latest Update

Work in Shore Road progressed well, the sewer pipes have been laid as far as the north entrance to South Inch car park. We would like to thank the businesses for their patience and co-operation whilst we continue this section of work. 

Shore Road Traffic Management

The 3-way traffic lights in place on Edinburgh Road at the junction with Friarton Road are being manually controlled between the hours of 15:30pm and 17:30pm Monday - Friday. In addition, Cromlix Road will be closed at the junction with Friarton Road during the hours of 15:30PM-17:30PM Monday to Friday to prevent commuters utilising this road as a short cut. The alternative exit route for HGVs only is still in operation via the roadway at the southern edge of the Lesser South Inch and will be in place until the end of the project. Entry and Exit from the South Inch Car Park is from the top end of Shore Road via Marshall Place utilising the previous exit only. This will flip and Entry and Exit will be from the South via 
Friarton Road during this final phase of Shore Road Works approx. this summer. Please follow all signs. 
 
Please note the car park is now Pay and Display as installed and operated by Perth and Kinross Council. 

  

Pedestrian and Cycle Access

Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained, including access to Moncrieffe Island via the railway bridge.

 

Local businesses remain open as usual throughout.

 

Community Engagement

We carried out a well attended information event at the Salutation Hotel in April 2023 to discuss the project with the Perth community. This event gave us the chance to show our information boards detailing the project and the necessary road closures that would be in place as well as answering any questions from the public.

Since then we have promoted the project and road closures significantly through use of news, radio, and social media advertising. We have also continued to regularly update our website with the most up to date project information.

The project team will continue to keep residents and businesses informed and respond to feedback throughout the delivery of the project, while a community liaison group has been formed where our Project Team meets with members of the community and stakeholders monthly to discuss the project.