£5.6m boost for Orkney from Vision 2010

We are making with 2010 Vision for Orkney, the £15million campaign of improvements throughout the islands.

Figures show that in 2008 Scottish Water has invested £5.6million in the Orkney Islands as it upgrades drinking water supplies, makes environmental improvements and supports development.

We have worked with local communities in Orkney to explain the benefits of what we’re doing. Orkney is famed for its clean environment and hospitality, and our investment ensures that these assets are protected. We look forward to continuing to work with the communities of Orkney in 2009.

Investment to date

Evie

£400,000 is being invested in new water mains to reduce supply interruptions and improve drinking water quality.

Finstown

A £2.9million waste water treatment works was installed and became operational this year, protecting the important environment of the Bay of Firth.

Kirbister

£130,000 was invested at the drinking water production plant which along with Boardhouse supplies the Orkney mainland. This has helped maintain the high quality of supplies.

Kirkwall

The £3.8million water main and sewer upgrade project along the length of Junction Road has been completed. Drinking water supplies are now more reliable and the sewer system operates efficiently.

Ayre Road waste water pumping station

Meantime £111,000 of improvements to the Ayre Road waste water pumping station in Kirkwall have just been completed, as have £80,000 of improvements to the Weyland Bay pumping station.

Operating these assets efficiently helps protect the local environment as they are crucial in transferring Kirkwall’s sewage to the treatment works at Head of Work.

Orkney-wide

£373,000 was invested to establish District Metered Areas to monitor flows within the network of water mains, improving the ability to pinpoint leaks.

Sanday

A £900,000 first time waste water scheme at Kettletoft was completed this year. It saw the installation of a sewer system and treatment works to end private discharges into Kettletoft Bay.

Stromness

£220,000 was invested at the waste water treatment works to improve its performance and protect the local environment.

Stronsay

The drinking water storage tank at Orams Fancy is undergoing a £238,000 refurbishment. Work is due for completion in the summer of 2009.