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10/06/2016

Scottish Water To Unveil Plans For WWTS On Seil

Plans are being drawn up to develop a sustainable waste water treatment system (WWTS) for the Isle of Seil.

Scottish Water has announced it will hold an informational event to provide an update on project studies and investigations for residents.

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Ruaridh MacGregor, regional communities manager, said: "We are holding this information event because our customers' feedback is very important to us and we want to listen to them and engage with the community."

The event will take place from 3pm – 7pm at Seil Island Community Hall on Tuesday, 21 June.

(LM)

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