Investigation works are to begin on Tarbert's sewer network to identify improvements for flood prevention in the area.

Scottish Water is spearheading the project, which will inform the design and implementation of upgrades to the network.

It aims to reduce the risk of flooding in the village's Harbour Street and Barmore Road.

Work will be carried out by contractors on behalf of Scottish Water's alliance partners amey Black and Veatch (aBV) and is expected to take four weeks. 

From Monday 24 September, investigation work will be phased along Barmore Road (from The Victoria Hotel) to Harbour Street (near to the Loch Fyne Gallery). Full pedestrian access will be maintained, however, temporary traffic lights and parking restrictions will be in place to enable this work to be carried out safely. 


Paul Milligan, Communications Manager with aBV, explained: "We'll be digging trial pits to confirm the location of existing services and ground conditions in the area. This information will then be used to determine the best engineering solutions for the project and so it's really important that these investigations are carried out. Any areas we dig will be reinstated upon completion."

Ruaridh MacGregor, Corporate Affairs Regional Manager at Scottish Water added: "We programmed this investigation work to take place at a time when we were able to avoid any impact on the busy summer tourist season, as well as the Tarbert Music Festival and Tarbert Book festival. During the four week period we'll do all we can to keep disruption in the area to a minimum.

"We'd also like to remind people that all local businesses will be open as normal during this time, and thank everyone for their patience and understanding."  

(CM/LM)