Fochabers Waste Water Upgrades
Project Overview
We are carrying out improvements to the waste water network in Fochabers to help manage heavy rainfall, protect the community from flooding and improve the water environment.
This work involves the construction of a new storm overflow outfall pipe and chamber and a new storage culvert.
These works will take place from the Speyside Way Car Park along towards the Cricket Ground.
At a Glance
- Improve the water environment in Fochabers
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
- Start on site: 26th January 2026
- Approx. 9 months
Protecting the environment
The project is part of our Improving Urban Waters programme and will help manage heavy rainfall and protect the local community from flooding
What We Are Doing
We are constructing a new storm overflow pipe, new storm overflow chamber and a new storage culvert, along with associated pipework. Our work will also involve the diversion of the existing water mains.
Work is expected to begin on Monday 26th January and we anticipated the project to take approx. nine months to complete.
During the work the Speyside Way Car Park will be closed to vehicles.
Our team on site will begin by setting up our site compound and fencing within the Speyside Way Car Park before beginning any excavation.
As part of our upgrades, a new sewer pipe will be installed along a section of the access road to the Cricket Ground. To allow us to carry this out safely, a road closure will be required during this section of works. More details will be shared on dates when available and advanced signage will be in place.
Pedestrian walkways will be maintained throughout our work. Should there be any time when work requires a footpath closure, an alternative route will be provided.
Why We Are Doing It
Working closely with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water identified priority storm overflows for improvement or replacement.
Under the banner ‘Draining the Rain, Enhancing the Environment’ the investment will help manage heavy rainfall, protect the community from flooding, and improve the water environment.
Latest Update - January 26
Our team are due to due to start on site on Monday 26th January 2026.
Initial activity will involve site set-up, including establishing the site compound and installing fencing. The Speyside Way Car Park will be closed during these works.
An update will be provided, and advance signage will be in place, to confirm dates of any planned road closure of the access road to the Cricket Ground when available.
Below you can find a poster with a location plan of the works which has been displayed in the area.
