Scottish Water is getting ready to start the next phase of its multi-million-pounds investment project at Milngavie Reservoirs in East Dunbartonshire – work getting under way in August will focus on upgrading the paths around the historic beauty spot.
Scottish Water is getting ready to start the next phase of its multi-million-pounds investment project at Milngavie Reservoirs in East Dunbartonshire – work getting under way in August will focus on upgrading the paths around the historic beauty spot.
Photo: Milngavie Reservoirs from above
Environmental benefits will be achieved through the use of a responsibly sourced, recycled footpath product called ‘Ultitrec’ to improve the main walking routes around Mugdock and Craigmaddie reservoirs.
The sustainable and innovative material from Tarmac will help reduce waste and conserve scarce primary aggregates. Upgrades to the paths are expected to take around 10 months.
Speaking ahead of the 10-month long project, Mark Maclaren, Scottish Water’s communication lead for Milngavie Reservoirs, said:
“We are always looking for new ways of transforming our activities, with the environment, customers and communities, and service excellence at the heart of everything we do. Using Ultitrec to upgrade the footpaths allows us to achieve each of these things and we are excited to get the improvement work started.”
This latest project will be delivered by George Leslie Ltd, on behalf of Scottish Water.
A variety of projects have already been delivered as part of Scottish Water’s wider multi-million-pounds investment at the site.
Upgraded ironworks and a valve tower bridge, a bio-diversity garden, a new ranger service, and the installation of a defibrillator and one of Scottish Water’s iconic top up taps have already brought many benefits to the area.
The company has also been installing new pressure regulating valves (PRVs) on the water mains to deliver improved security of supply to over 700,000 customers across the Greater Glasgow area.
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