Scottish Water has completed an £8.2m refurbishment of Plains Waste Water Treatments Works, it has confirmed.

The project will help protect the environment of the North Calder Water, as well as increase capacity for new customer connections. As part of the initiative, the old waste water treatment works at Caldercruix has been retired with a new pumping station constructed in its place. Its flows are transferred through an underground pipe to Plains, where they are treated to an improved standard, before being returned safely to the environment. In addition, the project has increased the local waste water treatment capacity, Scottish Water has said.


Jon Rhodes, Project Manager, said: "By closing one of our older waste water treatment works at Caldercruix and investing in new equipment and enhanced treatment at Plains, we can reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

"The improved treatment provided at Plains is good news for the North Calder Water and also creates capacity for extra waste water connections in the future, a key necessity for development.

"We used a new pre-cast concrete technique to construct the final settlement tanks and oxidation ditch, which is a quick and safe method of construction. The final settlement tanks are where the treated waste water receives final clarification before being returned to the environment."

Councillor Alan Beveridge added: "I am delighted at the improvements Scottish Water have made to the infrastructure of my area. Having seen Scottish Water work and been involved with this company in issues in the area I am totally impressed by their commitment to supply customers with the highest possible service."

(JP/CD)