Dalgety Bay

Project Overview
We are delivering a £10.7million package of investment to improve and protect the water environment in Dalgety Bay.
Part of our £500million Improving Urban Waters programme, three projects will be delivered in the Fife town over the next two years to alleviate flooding and reduce sewer related debris entering the Firth of Forth.
At a glance
- To prevent sewer debris entering the Firth of Forth
- Enhancing the aesthetic and natural water environment
- £10.7million investment
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
Tell us how we’re doing!
We’ve been investing in improving your water and wastewater services across the country, and we’re keen to hear your views and feedback on these works.Scottish Water has appointed Blue Marble, an independent Market Research Company, to undertake this research on our behalf, exploring what customers think about the projects, and how it impacted them.
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Investment
The project will help prevent sewer related debris such as wet wipes from entering the watercourse
What We Are Doing
New storm overflows with powered screens will be constructed under Sealstrand and St Bridgets Brae, and 200 metres of new upgraded and upsized sewer pipes will be installed between Couston Drive and St Bridgets Brae.
When excess rainwater is discharged, the new chambers will ensure any sewer related debris does not end up in the bay.
These projects have been co-ordinated for delivery to make the best use of resources and minimise disruption for residents and road users.
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 prevent sewage related debris such as wet wipes from entering the environment during periods of rainfall.
Community Engagement
We held a drop-in public information event at Dalgety Bay Bowling Club on 10 December 2025 where members of the project team explained more about the work involved. The event posters can be viewed below.
Update June 2026
Phased road closures are required on Moray Way South to allow work to be safely carried out on the sewer network running beneath the carriageway.
Work is progressing well, and we are now preparing for the second phase to begin on Moray Way South.
This work will require the current road closure to be extended to include St Bridgets Brae from Monday, 13 July for approximately four months. More information about the road closures can be found in the customer letter, available to download below.
In order to minimise disruption to residents, a temporary access road has been constructed through Jubilee Park to allow local access to Inchview Gardens, St Bridgets Brae and Dalgety Bay Primary School as the main diversion route is via Moray Way North.
Our on-site team are doing everything they can to minimise disruption while these works are ongoing.
We appreciate that this is a busy junction and inevitably there will be delays but we have worked closely with a range of agencies including Fife Council and the emergency services to anticipate and mitigate any major issues.
When completed, this work will significantly reduce debris entering the Firth of Forth, supporting cleaner waterways and a healthier local environment for people and wildlife for years to come.
We thank the community for their patience and understanding while our teams carry out these vital works as quickly and as safely as possible.