The £107m Perth sewer upgrade is entering its final phase according to Scottish Water.
Work on the final 100 metres section of the Tay Street and Shore Road ‘super sewer‘ comprising 500 metres of essential pipeline along Tay Street will get underway next week.
The sewer upgrade is being installed to support the city’s continued growth, increasing the capacity of the waste water network, and to reduce the risk of sewer flooding in low-lying areas between Muirton and the city centre.
Traffic management arrangements on Shore Road will change, weather dependent, towards the end of next week and will remain in place until the project’s expected completion in spring.
Once finished, the 500 metres of new 2.2 metre diameter sewer pipeline, costing £23.2m, will strengthen Perth’s waste water network for the future.
Scottish Water said despite exceptionally wet summer weather, significant progress has been made on site, with five of the seven chambers now complete and 380 metres of sewer installed.
Scottish Water senior project manager David Lavery said: “We are pleased with the progress being made on this complex and essential investment in major infrastructure.
“With almost 400 metres of sewer already installed and key milestones reached, the team is on track to deliver this vital upgrade for Perth’s waste water network.
“We thank residents, businesses, and road users for their patience and cooperation as we continue with these improvements, which will bring long-term benefits to Perth by supporting the city’s growth and reducing the risk of sewer flooding.”
It is being delivered in partnership with Caledonia Water Alliance.
Access to Shore Road will be via Friarton Road and entry and exit to South Inch Car Park will be from the south entrance on Shore Road, with the car park continuing to operate as Pay and Display under Perth and Kinross Council.
Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained, including access to Moncrieffe Island via the railway bridge. Local businesses remain open as usual, and road users are encouraged to follow all diversion signage.
For updates visit www.scottishwater.co.uk/Perth.