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17 April 2024
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Traffic management scheduled for A9 northbound in Perth ahead of sewer instalment
Scottish Water is advising motorists of an upcoming two-night road closure and longer-term temporary speed limit restrictions on the A9 at Perth.
16 April 2024
New Treatment Works Proposed for Eela Water in Shetland
We've submitted plans for a new Water Treatment Works, next to our existing site by Eela Water in Northmaven, to serve customers in the north and west mainland in Shetland
16 April 2024
High-Tech UK-First to Solve Historic Sewer Problem
Scottish Water has turned to ultra high-pressure robotics in a UK-first to remove decades of industrial deposits blocking a strategic sewer in South Lanarkshire
03 April 2024
New £Multi-million Water Treatment Works planned for Dumfries and Galloway
Scottish Water is developing plans to build a new £multi-million Water Treatment Works at Boreland, Dumfries and Galloway
28 March 2024
Motorists advised of overnight road closures on A9 Northbound in Perth
A road closure has been scheduled for the North Bound A9 approaching the Inveralmond roundabout, to allow Scottish Water to carry out tree felling work ahead of future sewer upgrades.
21 March 2024
Palnackie harbour repair works underway
Repair works to the harbour wall at Palnackie has started following damage last year by a third party carrying out works in the harbour, putting a Scottish Water waste water asset at risk.
15 March 2024
Planning Application Approved for Glenfarg Water Project
SCOTTISH WATER has welcomed Perth & Kinross Council’s decision to approve a new Water Treatment Works in Glenfarg.
13 March 2024
New gardens set to ‘rain-in’ flooding risk at Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office
A PILOT project to rainproof Scottish Water’s Invergowrie office has been completed as the publicly-owned water company looks to reduce the risk of flooding, and inspire others to follow suit.
07 March 2024
Scottish Water Turns to Nature to Create Rainproof Communities
We are harnessing nature to help reduce flooding in communities during extreme rainfall caused by climate change
05 March 2024
Rain Gardens for Wellhouse
Residents of a Glasgow neighbourhood are being asked for their views on a scheme to help manage surface rainwater and improve the environment
01 March 2024
Tide has Turned on Greenock A8 Floods
Our £2.5million project to tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Inverclyde has been completed
20 February 2024
New Fife woodland boosts biodiversity and captures carbon
Scottish Water is creating a new woodland in the Lomond Hills, close to its Lomond Hills reservoir complex in Fife
14 February 2024
BLOG: Balancing Climate Change, Investment and Water Charges - Alex Plant CEO
Alex Plant, Scottish Water CEO, talks about the importance of charges to tackle the effects of climate change on investment needs
02 February 2024
Water and Waste Water Charges 2024 to 2025
Water and Waste Water Charges 2024 to 2025: Supporting Vital Investment for Future Services
01 February 2024
King's Ransom for King's Inch as Multi Million Pound Sewer Upgrade Begins
The first phase of a more-than £10 million investment to upgrade the main sewer running between Renfrew and the Shieldhall waste water treatment works is about to get underway
29 January 2024
Sewer Network Upgrades set to start at Broxden, Perth
Work is set to begin from Monday 5th February to upgrade essential sewer infrastructure that serves Broxden Business Park.
19 January 2024
£9 million Highlands and Islands investment projects under way
Our 2024 multi-million investment programme kicks off across the Highlands and Islands this month, with three new projects getting under way in Newtonmore, Benbecula and Shetland.
16 January 2024
Major investment project to address sewer flooding in Pittenweem due to start
A multi-million pound investment project by Scottish Water to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Pittenweem is starting on 15th January
08 January 2024
Need for Investment at Glenfarg Set Out
The need for a major upgrade of Glenfarg’s Water Treatment Works (WTW) has been set out in a new factsheet.
28 December 2023
Improving Urban Water Quality "on track"
Latest report on improving urban water quality shows delivery “on track” and new data is published
21 December 2023
Milestone as more than half of Perth super sewer pipework is laid
More than half of Perth’s upgraded ‘super sewer’ has been laid as the construction approaches a two-week pause over the Christmas period.
14 December 2023
Environmental Approach to Reducing Sewer and Surface Water Flooding
We are using the natural environment to help reduce the risk of flooding affecting residential streets in the Milton area of Glasgow.
11 December 2023
New State of the Art Wastewater Treatment Works Reaches Milestone
A £35 million state-of-the-art wastewater treatment works in Winchburgh has reached a significant milestone
06 December 2023
Flood Scheme Accelerates New Greenock Sewer Project
Scottish Water’s £2.5million project to alleviate flooding on the A8 East Hamilton Street in Greenock is to facilitate delivery of a second project to benefit Inverclyde.
01 December 2023
Scottish Water invests nearly £2 million to replace critical pipe at Kettleton Reservoir
A vital pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8 million investment.
29 November 2023
Second Sewer Project Complete in Stonehouse Ahead of Schedule
Our one million pounds investment project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire has been completed well ahead of schedule.
23 November 2023
Overland Sewer Serves Its Purpose
A huge overland pipeline has been dismantled and removed following the completion of a multi-million-pound upgrade of the local sewer network serving an Ayrshire beauty spot.
22 November 2023
Scottish Water volunteers spruce up Dalwhinnie war memorial
Dalwhinnie's war memorial has been cleaned ahead of Armistice Day by Scottish Water volunteers.
08 November 2023
Tunnelling Machine Named By Glasgow Pupil
A Glasgow schoolgirl has won a competition to name a tunnel boring machine as part of Scottish Water’s multi-million-pound Glasgow Resilience Project.
13 October 2023
MSP sees progress of low-carbon 'super sewer' investment for Perth
Local MSP John Swinney has visited the site of the major drainage upgrade being delivered by Scottish Water in central Perth to support the city’s growth and reduce the risk of sewer flooding.
06 October 2023
Renfrew Sewer Upgrade Extended in Multi-Million-Pound Investment
We are extending work to upgrade an important strategic rising sewer main to protect prized local allotments following a spate of bursts
06 October 2023
Scottish Water continues to invest in improving urban waters in Edinburgh
Major works to upgrade the sewer network around the Water of Leith will start in 2024
04 October 2023
State-of-the-art new Waste Water Treatment Works planned for North Berwick
Scottish Water has unveiled plans to build a new state-of-the-art Waste Water Treatment Works in North Berwick to help protect and enhance the local coastal waters
29 September 2023
Lowering emissions as water services flow to net zero future
A new report published in Climate Week has highlighted the progress towards net zero water and waste water services.
27 September 2023
Bridge of Weir Open for Business as Sewer Upgrade Ramps Up
Bridge of Weir remains open for business as a our million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Bridge of Weir enters a key phase.
Monster project secures sustainable water supply for Loch Ness communities
A state-of-the-art single Water Treatment Works has been built to replace two smaller WTWs. The new plant uses nanofiltration membranes to produce up to 1 million litres of world class drinking water every day, drawn from the largest body of freshwater in Scotland.
18 September 2023
£3 million investment in green hydro energy generation at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water has broken ground on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir
15 September 2023
Major Investment to Tackle Sewer Bursts
We are looking to invest around £3million in the first phase of a major upgrade to an important sewer main serving customers in Renfrew and Glasgow
13 September 2023
£40 million water main upgrade between Peterhead and Ellon gets underway
We are upgrading the water network between Peterhead and Ellon to ensure customers continue to receive fresh, high-quality drinking water and reduce the risk of pipes bursting.
05 September 2023
Tayvallich Water Network Upgrades Complete
Significant works to help improve the local water network in the picturesque village of Tayvallich have been completed
04 September 2023
Road Closure Needed to Deliver Bridge of Weir Flood Relief
Main Street in Bridge of Weir is to be closed to all traffic for approximately two months to allow delivery of Scottish Water’s £1million project to alleviate sewer flooding in the village
01 September 2023
Hi-Tech Tunnelling Machine Helps Improve Service for One Million People
A state-of-the-art machine has completed tunnelling beneath a busy motorway and railway line as part of a major project to benefit a million customers.
29 August 2023
MSP sees Skye water networks investment
Local MSP Kate Forbes has visited the site of an extensive water network renewal project for Dunvegan in the Isle of Skye
22 August 2023
Solar Powering Oban
Our latest solar power scheme is helping to protect the coastal community of Oban from the effects of climate change
22 August 2023
Priorsford Primary School Pupils joined by Cabinet Secretary to bury time capsule at new Water Treatment Works in Peebles
Local school children have buried a time capsule to mark the official opening of the innovative, new £30million Bonnycraig Water Treatment works in Peebles, Scottish Borders.
18 August 2023
Customer Views Driving our Future Priorities
Scottish Water customers are being given the chance to have their say in how a record amount of investment in Scotland’s water and waste water networks should be spent
17 August 2023
Saltcoats Sewer Relined and Ready for Work
A key stretch of sewer network in Ayrshire has been successfully relined as part of a multi-million-pound Scottish Water project to protect the local environment.
17 August 2023
Going Green in West Dunbartonshire
A water treatment facility in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire has recently joined a long list of Scottish Water sites powered by green energy in a bid to tackle climate change
11 August 2023
Giant Storm Tank Completed Protecting Lanark From Flooding
We have completed a £2.5million project to help drain the rain and protect the centre of Lanark from internal and external sewer flooding during extreme weather events
02 August 2023
Improving Pathways at Milngavie Reservoirs
The next phase of our multi-million-pounds investment project at Milngavie Reservoirs in East Dunbartonshire gets under way on Monday 14 August, 2023 and will focus on upgrading the paths around the historic beauty spot
First Phase of Million Pound Flooding Project Complete
We have completed the first phase of a project that will alleviate the majority of sewer flooding issues on a street in Stewarton, East Ayrshire.
21 July 2023
Planning Application Submitted Ahead of Glenfarg Water Project
A planned major upgrade at Glenfarg Water Treatment Works (WTW) has taken a step forward with the submission of a planning application to Perth and Kinross Council.
12 July 2023
Plans in the Pipeline to Drain the Rain in Borrowfield, Montrose
Scottish Water has written to residents in the Borrowfield area of Montrose, outlining proposed investment to address flooding problems that affect the area during heavy rainfall.
11 July 2023
Second Stonehouse Upgrade to Tackle Sewer Flooding
We are investing a million pounds into a second major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire.
11 July 2023
Record investment in Scotland’s water and waste water network but more is needed
Scottish Water invested a record £886 million in the last year, its latest annual report has highlighted
30 June 2023
Lifesize whale sculpture gifted to Orkney community to commemorate marine wildlife tragedy
A lifesize whale sculpture commemorating a marine wildlife tragedy has been installed at a coastal site in Orkney, previously used by Scottish Water to dry and store sludge from the production of drinking water
22 June 2023
Multi Million Pound Upgrade at Stewarton WWTW Complete
A £4.7m investment project at the waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving Stewarton has been successfully completed
21 June 2023
Deputy First Minister Unveils New Green Heating in Dalmarnock
The Deputy First Minister has switched on an innovative new District Heating Network in the east end of Glasgow
01 June 2023
Draining the rain in a changing climate
Every day we treat over 1billion litres of waste water from homes and businesses and return it safely to the environment
18 May 2023
Underground overground sewer flood free
We are investing over £4million to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot
17 May 2023
Perth 'super sewer' upgrade gets under way
Scottish Water’s multi-million pound investment to upgrade the sewer network has started on site in Shore Road and Tay Street.
16 May 2023
North East solar projects shine a light on net zero commitment
Two solar energy schemes have been completed in the North East by Scottish Water.
10 May 2023
May Day Date for Vital A8 Works
We are reminding road users of vital enabling works on the A8 in Greenock as part of our £2.5million flood alleviation project
28 April 2023
Solar Giant Switched on in East Dunbartonshire
A solar scheme of seismic proportions is now live at our most energy intensive site
26 April 2023
Public Event to Share Fair City 'Super Sewer' Plans
We are inviting Perth residents and businesses to attend an information event before planned work begins in mid-May to deliver a major sewer upgrade in Tay Street and Shore Road
May Day Date for Delayed Vital Flood Alleviation Works
Our delayed works on the A8 in Greenock as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project have now been rescheduled.
30 March 2023
Building Bridges in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
We have completed an operation to replace a battered 130-year-old bridge at Milngavie Reservoirs as part of a massive facelift for the popular beauty spot
24 March 2023
Trio of Aberdeenshire Top-Up Taps launched
Residents and visitors to top Aberdeenshire beauty spots will be able to quench their thirst on-the-go thanks to a trio of newly-launched Top-Up Taps
23 March 2023
Home Straight for Sewer Flooding Project
Our multi-million pound project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow is on the home straight with all major construction components close to completion.
16 March 2023
Greater Green Goals for South Lanarkshire Facility
A Scottish Water facility in South Lanarkshire has doubled its green energy production with an extension of its original carbon reducing scheme
13 March 2023
Reservoir Revamp Gets Friends' Approval
We recently launched a hat-trick of key achievements at Milngavie Reservoirs, all with a little help from our friends
01 March 2023
Project completion at Forfar Loch Country Park
Essential works have been completed on the sewer network within popular Angus country park
23 February 2023
A8 Greenock Traffic Management Delayed
Our planned works as part of a £2.5million flood investigation project on the A8 in Greenock have been delayed.
22 February 2023
First Phase of Multi-Million Pounds Water Investment
We are set to begin the first phase of a £26million project to improve the water supply to tens of thousands of customers in the south-east of Glasgow.
22 February 2023
Dirty Dam Dredged to Clean Nearly 200 Years' Worth of Silt
We will be carrying out an unusual project on an historic piece of Victorian engineering at its flagship Milngavie reservoir complex.
Traffic Restrictions Over as Ayr Harbour Sewer Repair Completed
We have completed a complex emergency repair on a damaged sewer in Ayr Harbour more than a week ahead of schedule.
14 February 2023
Traffic Restrictions on A8 Greenock for Two Weeks
Road users in Greenock are being advised of road traffic management to allow VITAL works as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project.
13 February 2023
Seafield reaches Renewable Energy Milestone
Scotland’s largest, waste water treatment works is now generating all of its own power and supplying enough surplus renewable electricity to power 800 homes each day
31 January 2023
Traffic Restrictions Ease as Repairs to Burst Pipe Complete
Now we have completed repairs to a major burst on a water main on Auchenhowie Road, Milngavie, traffic restrictions are easing
26 January 2023
Scale of Sewer Flooding Project Revealed
Scottish Water’s multi-million pounds project to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow is approaching a key milestone.
23 January 2023
New year, new water works. Taps are turned on at new £30 million Peebles water treatment works
A new water treatment works supplying up to 4 million litres of fresh, clear drinking water each day to Peebles, Eddleston, Eshiels and Lyne Station has been switched on.
09 January 2023
Multi-million Pounds Investment for Greenock Flood Prevention
Scottish Water is to begin work on a £2.5million project to help tackle frequent flooding on the A8 trunk road through Greenock.
23 December 2022
Scottish Water Donates Christmas Tree as Thank You to Ibrox and Cessnock Community
Scottish Water donated a Christmas tree to the Ibrox and Cessnock community in south west Glasgow as a thank you to people in the area for their patience and understanding during work on improvements to our service to customers.
15 December 2022
Scottish Water Cuts Carbon From Concrete
Scottish Water is cutting carbon emissions from construction using new concrete technology
17 November 2022
Scottish Water to set out plans for major upgrade to Glenfarg Water Treatment Works
Scottish Water is inviting members of local communities to attend an information event to find out about proposed investment in the future of Glenfarg Water Treatment Works
14 November 2022
Major Investment in Full Flow at Milngavie Reservoirs
A significant investment project is under way at Scottish Water’s Craigmaddie and Mugdock reservoirs in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
14 November 2022
Bluestone Energy Submit Further Battery Energy Storage System Proposal to North Lanarkshire Council
Bluestone Energy, a renewable energy developer, is planning to build a battery energy storage system at Scottish Water’s Airdrie Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in North Lanarkshire.
03 November 2022
Marchmont Crescent Closure as project enters next phase
Work Starts on Marchmont Crescent Closure
31 October 2022
Craigleith Road Sewer Flooding Project Complete
A major sewer upgrade investment to help protect homes in Craigleith from sewer flooding is complete
24 October 2022
Busby Glen Park Re-opens Following Sewer Upgrade Investment
A much-loved East Renfrewshire park is re-opening this week after completion of construction works to improve the local sewer network
10 October 2022
Scottish Water Help Corkerhill Community in Glasgow
Grass seeds and fencing have been donated to the local sports facilities and community hub in the Corkerhill area of Glasgow.
07 October 2022
Super Solar Scheme Underway in East Dunbartonshire
Our most ambitious solar energy scheme to date is now under construction at our most energy intensive asset
30 September 2022
Drones and Laser Technology Cut Carbon Emissions
State-of-the art drones and lasers are being used to improve Scotland’s sewers
28 September 2022
End in Sight for Dunblane Sewer Flooding Project
Finishing touches are being made to Scottish Water’s £3million investment to tackle sewer flooding in Dunblane near Stirling.
28 September 2022
Bluestone Energy Submit Three Battery Energy Storage System Proposals to Scottish Government
A renewable energy developer is planning to build three battery energy storage systems across three Scottish Water sites in Renfrewshire.
02 September 2022
£10m upgrade to Ellon Waste Water Treatment Works complete
A £10m upgrade to the Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving customers in Ellon has been completed, boosting the site’s capacity by around one third
01 September 2022
New Loch Ness water supply in full flow
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its significant investment to provide a single, improved water supply for Fort Augustus and Glenmoriston
30 August 2022
Significant Carbon Savings from Circular Economy Approach
Adopting circular economy principles to refurbish rather than replace four scraper bridges at Dalmarnock Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Glasgow has resulted in an 80% carbon reduction.
30 August 2022
Listening to our Customers to Help Deliver Water Services of the Future
We are inviting people to come to our Annual Consultative Meeting (ACM) in Edinburgh later this month to learn how we maintain over 63,000 miles of water and sewer pipes.
22 August 2022
Blast From the Past for £450,000 Dam Renovation
We have applied for Listed Building Consent to carry out £450,000 of flood improvement works on the dam and sluice house of Loch Venachar near Callander.
08 August 2022
£11.5 million Project Close to Completion
Our £11.5million project to help reduce sewer flooding in Craigneuk, North Lanarkshire is all but complete.
04 August 2022
Oban Investment Complete for Summer Season
The final pieces of a mammoth water main jigsaw have been fitted together as Scottish Water completes its £4.6million network investment in Oban, Argyll & Bute.
15 July 2022
Change to Road Traffic Management on Cathcart Investment Project
We're advising road users of an urgent change to the road traffic management currently in place in Clarkston Road, Cathcart to enable a £750,000 sewer upgrade investment project
15 July 2022
South Lanarkshire Sewer Flooding Project Reaches New Stage
A £2.5 million project to help reduce sewer flooding in Stonehouse village has reached a new milestone as excavation works begin in the grounds of the local primary school.
08 July 2022
Busby Glen Sewer Upgrade Project to Re-start
Work is set to re-commence on the final stages of a project to improve the sewer network in Busby Glen, Giffnock
Annan Investment to Prevent Future Flooding Nears Completion
A major £6.4 million Scottish Water upgrade, to help protect homes in Annan from sewer flooding, is nearing completion
30 June 2022
Road Traffic Management Date Change to Enable Major Giffnock Investment
We're advising road users of a change of date for a proposed road closure ahead of work to tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire
23 June 2022
Peebles Water Works makes 200 mile Journey from the Highlands
The six-month countdown to completion for the new £multimillion Water Treatment Works in Peebles has started
21 June 2022
Scottish Water Intelligent Assets Helping Improve Service and Protect Environment
Investment in Scottish Water’s intelligent asset base on its waste water infrastructure is set to improve its service to customers, protect the environment, reduce costs and assist in its journey towards net zero carbon emissions.
20 June 2022
Nature-based solution proposed to tackle flooding in Downfield
Plans to reduce flooding in the Downfield area of Dundee using nature-based solutions have taken a firm step forward.
17 June 2022
Major Works to Tackle Sewer Flooding in Giffnock
We will begin a long-awaited project to help tackle sewer flooding in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire as schools close for summer
13 June 2022
Innovative ‘dual-sided’ solar scheme at Aberdeenshire treatment site
An innovative solar scheme which produces energy from both sides of a solar panel has been installed at a Scottish Water site to support the company’s drive towards net zero emissions.
01 June 2022
Information Event on Project to Tackle Flooding in Giffnock
We're holding an information event in Giffnock to update the local community on a significant investment project that is being planned to help tackle sewer flooding in the Braidholm Road area
31 May 2022
Major Sewer Upgrade Unveiled for Glasgow's Southside
Scottish Water is set to invest £750,000 upgrading the sewer network in the city’s Cathcart area to help reduce the risk of flooding
Hydro Nation Scholars see innovation in action at Inverurie
As part of their summer school training programme, a group of 20 of the Scottish Government’s Hydro Nation Scholars attended Scottish Waters £21 million state-of-the-art Inverurie Waste Water Treatment Works, to learn more about the facility.
09 May 2022
Critically Endangered Species Given a Boost in the River Annan
£40,000 environmental project to bring back the critically endangered European Eel to the River Annan has been completed
05 May 2022
Sewer Upgrade Opportunity for Emergency Services
Emergency services given rare opportunity for a live rescue exercise on a Scottish Water construction site
27 April 2022
Green Light for Major Sewer Flooding Investment in East Renfrewshire
We're gearing up to begin a £3 million project to address internal sewer flooding in Giffnock, Glasgow this summer
07 April 2022
Local MP Sees Turriff Water Investment Progress
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid visited to see the investment that Scottish Water is making in the future of Turriff Water Treatment Works
Top Up Tap Makes Everyone's Day in Callander
Callander schoolkids are our latest Top Up Tap Champions as they welcome the latest addition to town
15 March 2022
Paisley Reservoir Recovery - Mission Complete
A delicate operation to remove nine old bangers which had been dumped in a Paisley reservoir has been hailed a huge success
09 March 2022
£3.1m Investment Project Close to Completion
A multi-million-pound project to tackle sewer flooding in North Lanarkshire is nearing completion
07 March 2022
Finishing Straight For £4.6M Project
Work on our £4.6 million water mains upgrade in Oban, Argyll & Bute has entered its final stage
25 February 2022
Major Lanark Investment Progressing Well
Our £2.5 million investment project to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Lanark is making good progress
24 February 2022
Major Investment to Tackle Flooding in Dunblane Making Progress
Our £3 million investment project to deliver essential improvements to the waste water infrastructure in Dunblane, Perthshire is well under way
17 February 2022
Crookston Castle PS Pupil Names Tunnel Boring Machine 'The Crookie Monster'
A 10 year-old girl from Crookston Castle Primary School won a Scottish Water competition to name a tunnel boring machine which has just carried out key work on part of a project to improve water services for one million people
11 February 2022
Graduates and Apprentices to Help Scotland's Drinking and Waste Water Services Go Greener
More than 1,000 graduates and apprentices will help transform Scotland’s drinking and waste water services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
Green Graduate Case Studies
Case studies from some of our graduates who are helping transform our services making them greener and fit for future generations
08 February 2022
Oban Investment in Final Stages
Our £4.6 million investment to upgrade Oban’s water network is on track to be completed by the end of February
Extreme Weather Led to ‘Extraordinary’ Period for Scottish Water, New Report Reveals
Extreme weather conditions led to one of the “most challenging and extraordinary periods” for Scotland’s water and wastewater provider.
20 January 2022
Multi-Million Pounds Project Enters Final Phase
Our £11.5 million project to protect a Lanarkshire community from sewer flooding has entered its final phase
18 January 2022
State of the Art Supply for Islay
Multi-million pound Islay investment onstream after marathon journey and months of on-site testing
14 January 2022
Loch Tay Investment Project Complete
We've completed a £160,000 programme of much needed work to upgrade water pipes for communities along Loch Tay
23 December 2021
Scottish Water Project Blooming in Glasgow's Southside
Cherry trees have been planted as part of our multi-million pounds investment to protect supplies for a million customers across Glasgow and Ayrshire
Hundreds Have Their Say On Beauty Spots
We're saying a big ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of people who took part in a survey to help shape the future of two Stirlingshire beauty spots
01 December 2021
Major Milestone Reached on Oban Water Project
We've successfully completed a delicate operation to tunnel underneath an important railway line as part of our major £4.6 million water network upgrade project in Oban
24 November 2021
Time Running Out to Participate in Reservoir Survey
We're urging members of the public for their views on Carron Valley and North Third reservoirs before the closing date on Friday 26 November
Innovative Partnership Delivers Community Energy Project
Read all about Scottish Water Horizons' involvement in a ground-breaking project to install one of the country’s most innovative and sustainable heating systems
22 November 2021
Major Improvement Works Set For Bowmore
Work on our £3 million water network improvement project in Bowmore, Islay begins on Monday 22 November 2021
Ground-Breaking Green Heating Network Hosts German Minister
A German energy minister visiting Scotland for COP26 has praised a pioneering low carbon District Heating Network partnership between Scottish Water and Stirling Council during a special visit.
12 November 2021
Supply Ensured for Picturesque Village
Scottish Water is set to start an £850,000 water mains improvement project in the lochside village of Tayvallich in Argyll and Bute.
12 November 2021
Scotland’s Smart Canal Makes First Connection to New Housing Following North Glasgow Success Story
Patrick Harvie MSP, connected Europe’s first dynamic canal system to the inaugural housing development today at Scottish Canals’ COP26 event.
10 November 2021
Flooding Project Completed in Prestwick
An investment project worth over £2 million to help tackle sewer flooding in Prestwick, South Ayrshire has been successfully completed
25 October 2021
Innovation is Heating Up in Renfrewshire
Learn about Scottish Water's role in a ‘fifth generation’ heating network at Scotland's manufacturing innovation district in Renfrewshire
21 October 2021
Work to Tackle Flooding in Lanark
A £2.5 million scheme to help prevent sewer flooding in the heart of the historic town of Lanark is due to get underway on Monday, 1 November 2021
18 October 2021
Major Investment for Slate Islands Community
Work will begin on the £1.2 million water mains improvements at Cullipool this month
13 October 2021
Pupils' Tunnel Vision For Water Network Project
Budding engineers have been learning all about our £2.8 million water network upgrade project in Oban
Loch Thom Triumphs at Prestigious Civil Engineering Awards
Our £6.9m investment project at Loch Thom Reservoir in Inverclyde has scooped an award for innovation at this year’s Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
04 October 2021
Major Investment to Tackle Sewer Flooding in South Lanarkshire
We're investing £2.5 million in a major project to help prevent sewer flooding in Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire
30 September 2021
Investment to Keep Lochside Community on Tap
We're carrying out a £160,000 programme of much needed work to upgrade water pipes for communities along Loch Tay
24 September 2021
BLOG: Building Knowledge and Taking Action - Mark Dickson
Mark Dickson talks about our progress with net zero in our Capital Programme
16 September 2021
Project to tackle sewer flooding in Marchmont to start in New Year
A major investment project to improve the wastewater network and help tackle sewer flooding in Marchmont
09 September 2021
Major Mains Improvement Work, Bowmore
A £3 million improvement project to upgrade the water network in Bowmore, Islay has been brought to life through an interactive virtual platform
06 September 2021
£3.4M Tarbert Waste Water Improvement Project Completed
Our £3.4m investment to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute has been completed
Project to Help Prevent Sewer Flooding in Craigleith Starts
Scottish Water is starting work this week on a major investment to improve the waste water infrastructure in Craigleith Road, Edinburgh
18 August 2021
£5 million sewer project underway in Annan
A £5 million project to improve Annan’s wastewater network and help reduce sewer flooding is underway
27 July 2021
Iconic Bute Landmark Gets Facelift For Staycation Boom
We're giving the historic Bogany Point Pumping Station in Rothesay a staycation makeover!
Companies Form New Delivery Vehicle to Support Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services
The delivery of one of Scotland’s biggest capital investment infrastructure programmes has been boosted following the appointment of a network of companies to enhance water and waste water services.
05 July 2021
Sewer Project Donation Help Borders Bloom
Leftover pieces of pipe being fitted as part of a major sewer project have found a new home
30 June 2021
Investment Boost for Northernmost Water Supply
An £800,000 project has been completed to upgrade the Water Treatment Works that serves customers in Unst, the northernmost island community in Shetland
28 June 2021
Eyemouth sewer upgrade to prevent future flooding finishes
A major £3.2 million sewer upgrade to prevent homes in Eyemouth flooding has been completed
24 June 2021
Scottish Water staff ‘sett-up’ badgers with new home
A clan of badgers are sett-ling into a new home – constructed by staff working on a water environment project in Edinburgh
15 June 2021
Roughrigg Reservoir to Stay After Customers Have Their Say
We've taken the decision to keep Roughrigg Reservoir in North Lanarkshire following a wide public consultation with local communities
03 June 2021
Last Pour is Milestone in Major Water Upgrade
Scottish Water has reached a major milestone in its £30 million upgrade of the water services in the Scottish Borders
04 May 2021
