Barbours Park
Storm Tank Takes Shape
We are building a new underground storm water storage tank capable of holding nearly a million litres of water
At this location:
We are relocating an existing storm overflow and building a new underground storm water storage tank.
Capable of holding nearly a million litres of water, storm flows will be redirected from overloaded sewers into the tank and stored until the weather subsides. The storm water will then be pumped back into the sewer network to flow to the waste water treatment works.
The project is part of our £500million Improving Urban Waters investment programme.
A new outfall is also being constructed
The site compound has been set up on Barbours Park
The overflow will safely divert storm rainwater run-off during extreme weather to prevent the sewers backing up into homes and businesses. Discharges will only happen when the now-increased sewer reaches capacity and will be screened to protect the environment.
Work to relocate the overflow and build the new storage tank in Barbours Park began on the 3rd of February, 2025 when the entire park was closed to the public to ensure the safety of both the community and our workers.
As well as the tank, new sewers have been installed along a short section of Bridgend to channel flows into the new tank. Stored water will eventually be pumped back into the sewer network and directed to the waste water treatment works.
We appreciate this work may cause some inconvenience. We are committed to working closely with the community to minimise disruption and make the process as smooth as possible.
A new upgraded surface water sewer has already been installed
Excess surface water will drain into the nearby Annick Water
Update December 2025
Work to connect the new storm tank and storm overflow in Barbours Park to the sewer network is scheduled to begin at the beginning of January 2026.
New manholes will be installed to tie the new pipework into the existing pipes and will take approximately four months to complete.
Because of the traffic management required, the work will be phased to minimise potential disruption.
• Small sections of road closures on Bridgend next to Barbours Park working towards the junction of Holm Street.
• Temporary traffic lights as work reaches the junction of Holm Street and on Holm Street itself.
At this stage we anticipate the first road closure on Bridgend beginning on Wednesday 7 January 2026. Below is a diagram with approximate dates and timescales.
Access to properties will be maintained and the site team will liaise directly with residents when required. Pedestrian access will be unaffected.
Some weekend work will take place so that we can complete as quickly as possible.
We are extremely grateful for the patience and understanding shown by the community while we deliver these essential projects to protect Stewarton from flooding.
Phased Work
Details of the phased traffic management for Holm Street and Bridgend from January 2026. Dates are subject to change. (Map Data ©2025 Google)
