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
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 July 2026
Work is progressing well as we continue to deliver a major package of investment in Dalgety Bay.
The external walls of the storm overflow chamber have been installed, as has the powered screen underneath Moray Way South. Once complete, when excess rainwater is discharged, this new chamber will ensure any sewer related debris does not end up in the bay.
The road closure on Moray Way South has been extended to include St Bridgets Brae.
The temporary access road which has been constructed through Jubilee Park allows local access to Inchview Gardens, St Bridgets Brae and Dalgety Bay Primary School as the main diversion route is via Moray Way North.
We remain in contact with Dalgety Bay Primary School and our on-site team are doing everything they can to minimise disruption while these works are ongoing.
A graphic in the customer letter which was distributed in April contains more details.
We appreciate that this is a busy junction and inevitably there will be delays but we will work as quickly as conditions and safety allow to finish as soon as possible. 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 are grateful to the community for their ongoing patience and support while these essential works have been taking place.
Access road
The temporary access road which has been constructed through Jubilee Park will allow local access to Inchview Gardens, St Bridgets Brae and Dalgety Bay Primary School.
