Scottish Water has announced the completion of major repair works on a collapsed sewer beneath a busy Glasgow commuter route.

Last year shops on Kilmarnock Road in Shawlands at the junction with Trefoil Avenue had been affected by localised flooding, forcing the installation of a temporary over-pumping solution.

Our contractor George Leslie Ltd began work in January digging down nearly six metres – often by hand – to expose the damaged section of sewer.

Georgina Reid, Scottish Water’s corporate affairs regional manager said: "We made the decision to not only repair the collapsed section but to reinforce an additional 70 metres of sewer pipe against future collapse.


"It made sense to go that extra mile given the fact the sewer was installed over 100 years ago and is so deep – we would be unlikely to have the opportunity again."

Since January, Kilmarnock Road has been down to one lane under temporary traffic lights between Carment Drive and Eastwood Avenue.

Trefoil Avenue has also been completely closed at the junction with Kilmarnock Road junction.

Georgina Reid added: "I am delighted we have been able to complete this complex repair within the three months we had planned for.

"The community of Shawlands has been incredibly accepting and understanding of the essential nature of this repair and I would like to thank them for their patience shown throughout this project.

"They now have an improved and more robust sewer network to serve them for years to come as we continue to invest in our assets and infrastructure to cope with the demands and pressures of increased demand and environmental change."