Benbecula Water Main Upgrades

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Project Overview

We’ve completed a £2.5 million investment to replace 11km of water pipes on the Island of Benbecula - a vital step in securing a reliable and high-quality water supply for the local community for years to come.

Work began in January 2024 and has now been successfully delivered, on time and to a high standard.

The project was carried out by our alliance partner Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) in collaboration with local contractor MacInnes Bros.

We thank our customers for their patience and understanding while we carried out this essential upgrade work.

At A Glance

  • Replacing approx. 11km of water mains on Benbecula
  • £2.5million investment
  • Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance and MacInnes Bros
  • Approx. 15 month duration

Aerial view of a coastal road with cars and contractor vehicles near a large, shallow turquoise and green bay with visible aquatic plants and sand patches.
Aerial view of a coastal road in Benbecula, Scotland, with adjacent houses and clear turquoise waters alongside rocky shorelines.
Road construction in progress along a coastal road with traffic cones lining one side and machinery ahead under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a road curving through a coastal landscape with sunlit water and distant mountains.
Aerial view of road construction near a water body with vehicles and equipment, featuring a "Caledonia Water Alliance" banner.
A road sign warning of otters crossing next to a coastal road with a view of the sea and cloudy sky in the background.

Aerial images taken of the South Ford Causeway

We replaced the water main along the Causeway as well as on rural land and road verges beside the A865

Community Engagement

The work was delivered by Scottish Water’s alliance partner, CWA, in collaboration with local contractor MacInnes Bros.

The team was made up entirely of residents from South and North Uist - a community-focused approach set to ensure local expertise is central to the project while supporting the island's economy.

As part of community engagement commitments, CWA delivered water-related presentations at Balivanich Primary School (Sgoil Bhaile a’Mhanaich), Benbecula, and Lochdar School (Sgoil an Iochdair), South Uist.

A group of schoolchildren sitting on the floor, raising their hands towards an adult presenter near a screen displaying "Scottish Water" logo and landscape. The setting is an educational classroom.

Visits to both Balivanich Primary School and Lochdar School

CWA delivered a lesson about the water cycle to keen and enthusiastic pupils at both schools