A joint venture (JV) between Morrison Utility Services and AECOM is to begin a £200,000 water pipe refurbishment project in Oban.

The scheme, to re-line the internal surface of pipes in the Glenschellach Terrace area, will be carried out by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) and will start on Monday, 16 January.

The eight-week project coincides with Scottish Water’s ongoing construction of a new £29 million water treatment works to serve the area.

The new facility is being built by Efficient Service Delivery (ESD), a JV between Black & Veatch, Galliford Try and MWH. The centre will serve over 12,000 customers and have the capacity to meet extra demand during the summer when it opens later in 2017.


Ruaridh MacGregor, Communities Team Manager for Argyll and Bute, said: "Work on the new Tullich Water Treatment Works, to the south of the town, started earlier this year and is progressing well. It will ensure that the local water supply meets the requirements of stringent quality standards while also additional demand for drinking water in one of Scotland’s most popular tourist areas.

"In the new year, we will start work to refurbish some of our existing water mains in the town. These essential supply pipes can vary in age and that’s why the upgrading of pipes when required is vital to ensure they are in the best possible condition - ensuring we continue to we achieve maximum water quality and security of supply for our customers."

(LM)