Bellshill
Project Overview
Scottish Water has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council for work to improve the local wastewater network and help protect the South Calder Water by preventing sewer-related debris from entering the local watercourse.
The investment forms part of Scottish Water's wider £500 million Improving Urban Waters programme, which is helping to improve water quality in communities across Scotland.
Full details of the application, including supporting documents and drawings, will be available to view on North Lanarkshire Council's planning portal.
The project will be delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance.
At A Glance
- Helping to protect the South Calder Water
- Part of wider £500 million investment programme
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
What We Are Doing
The project will include the installation of a new pipe bridge, a new storm overflow chamber with screening equipment, and upgrades to the surrounding sewer network.
A number of trees will need to be removed to accommodate the work. Once the project is complete, working areas will be fully reinstated, with compensatory tree planting carried out.
The decision to clear trees is never taken lightly and we can assure the community that every option to avoid clearing trees was fully explored.
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 Improving Urban Waters investment will help reduce spills and prevent sewage-related debris such as wet wipes from entering the environment during periods of rainfall.
