A joint venture (JV) between Morrison Utility Services and AECOM is to begin work on a water infrastructure upgrade project in Stirling.

Caledonia Water Alliance will start improving around 1.8km of pipework in Drymen from Monday, 21 May.

The eight-month scheme involves implementing two-way, temporary traffic lights on Old Gartmore Road, from its junction of Balmaha Road to just north of Drymen Primary School. Work will then move to the following locations on a rolling basis; Clairinch Way, Montrose Way, Credon Way, Charles Crescent, Conic Way, Muirpark Way, Balmaha Road, Stuart Drive, and will finish in Ardmore Gardens.


Ruaridh MacGregor, Scottish Water's corporate affairs regional manager, said: "This work is vital to ensure our customers in the area continue to enjoy clear, fresh drinking water.

"It's inevitable with this type of work that there will be some disruption in the local area. We know that Drymen is a much-loved, bustling tourist spot and we want to reassure the local community, business owners and visitors to the area that we'll do all we can to minimise any disruption whilst the works are under way.

"We'd like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and understanding whilst this essential work is carried out."

(LM)