Education & Events
The construction of a large civil engineering project brings tremendous opportunities to schools, colleges and Universities. During the life of the Glencorse Water Treatment Works Project, Scottish Water has maximised this opportunity to the benefit of local schools and students.
During the three years of construction, the project team has worked with three primary schools in the Penicuik area - Cornbank, Glencorse and Mauricewood Primary and one in Edinburgh - Pentland Primary.
Furthermore, Penicuik High School, Heriot Watt University, University of Edinburgh and Abertay University have enjoyed visits to the Glencorse Project. From further a field Water Management students from Agricole Lycee in Tolouse, France visited the site in early 2010. See photographs of the students’ visits by clicking on the Higher Education link below.
The Education Programme began during the 2008/09 school session when the Glencorse construction was in it's infancy. The focus for the initial year was Health and Safety in construction. Pupils enjoyed a variety of classroom activities as well as their first visit to the Glencorse construction site.
In the 2009/10 session pupils from our four primary schools learned all about the process of water treatment; why it is important to clean the water and the stages that are involved. On their return visit to the construction site at Glencorse, pupils were amazed by the progress that had been achieved in a year.
The 2010/11 school term has given pupils the opportunity to learn about the environmental aspects of water – why it is important to conserve water and how we can reduce water pollution. Pupils also had their final visit to the almost complete Glencorse WTW where they took part in an oak tree planting event. Oak trees were kindly donated by MSP Robin Harper.
By working closely with Pentland Hills Regional Park we have been able to combine pupils visits to Glencorse with outdoor education sessions at the Pentland Hills Park.
Click below for more information on the work we have done on the education programme.
