Hatton hotspot: Newfield pumping station to Broadmuir trunk main

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Project Overview

We are investing £1.2million to replace a water main serving customers in the Hatton area of Aberdeenshire. This work will help ensure a continued supply of fresh, clear drinking water and reduce the risk of bursts in the network.

The first phase of the project commenced in October 2022 and has since been completed. Phase two is currently ongoing, which commenced at the end of February 2024.

The project is being delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) on behalf of Scottish Water. 

At A Glance

  • Upgrade to the water network
  • £1.2million investment
  • Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance

A trench is dug in the ground with a blue pipe running through it. Above ground is a construction vehicle.

We are replacing 5.8km of old 4” PVC pipe with 160mm HPPE (plastic) to strengthen resilience

The main connects from the Peterhead to Ellon trunk main, also due to be replaced by CWA under a separate project.

What We Are Doing 

We’re replacing 5.8km of water main, running predominantly through rural land. This main connects to the Peterhead to Ellon trunk main, which is also due to be replaced by CWA as part of a separate project.

Why We Are Doing It

The existing water main is ageing and has been experiencing an increasing number of bursts, impacting the reliability of supply to customers. By replacing it, we can ensure a consistent supply of fresh water to the local community for years to come.

Latest Update - July 2025

During this upcoming phase of work, we will be installing approximately 500m of new water main from our existing service reservoir at Chapel Hill. 

Some preparatory work will take place during the week commencing Monday, 14 July, with the main work starting from Monday, 21 July 2025, for approximately five weeks. 

During the work there will be occasions when temporary traffic lights are in place on the A975. This is to allow us to carry out some work in the verge. 

Seivwright Brothers Ltd will be carrying out this work on behalf of CWA, and they will do all they can to keep disruption to a minimum.

Satellite image of upcoming sections of road that new pipeline will be laid

Approximate Location of Upcoming Work at Chapel Hill

The work at this location will commence from Monday, 21 July 2025 for approx. five weeks.