Kirkintilloch Water Main Upgrade
Project Overview
Scottish Water is upgrading the water pipes in Kirkintilloch to support community growth and ensure its customers continue to enjoy fresh, clear drinking water for years to come.
Work will begin on Monday, 11 August 2025 for approximately 11 weeks.
The work will take place on both Freeland Place and a section of Forth and Clyde Canal Towpath.
Scottish Water Horizons will be carrying out the work in conjunction with Mackenzie Construction.
At A Glance
- Water main upgrade to support community growth
- From Monday, 11 August 2025
- Freeland Place and Forth and Clyde Canal towpath
- Traffic management measures expected
- Delivered by Scottish Water Horizons and Morrison Construction
What To Expect - Updated October 2025
We are now planning to excavate a section of the path on Freeland Place from Wednesday, 15 October for a period of approximately six weeks.
Vehicle access to garages and pavement in this area will be restricted due to the excavation on the path. Pedestrian access to garages and properties will still be maintained.
A section of Freeland Place will continue to have a lane closure and parking restrictions, and the area beneath the Kirkintilloch Bypass up to Luggie Aqueduct will also remain closed.
Section of path closed on Freeland Place
From Wednesday, 15 October, a section of footpath on Freeland Place will be closed for six weeks
Single lane closure on Freeland Place and section of canal path closed
Measures will be in place at these locations from Monday, 11 August
