5th January 2009
422 properties in Cowdenbeath get water pressure boost
As part of Scottish Water’s £2.5billion investment programme taking place across Scotland, 422 properties in Cowdenbeath are to get improved water pressure as a result of a £303,000 programme to upgrade the water mains.
Work commenced on the project on the 1st December 2008 and completion of the project is planned for the end of March 2009.
A planned shutdown of the water supply is scheduled for Tuesday 13th January so essential work on the network can take place. The shutdown will last for eight hours between 10pm on Tuesday 13th January and 6am on Wednesday 14th January in order to minimise the impact to local people.
Letters will be sent to all affected residents in Cowdenbeath & Crossgates in the week commencing 5th January. Approximately 3100 properties will be affected by the shutdown.
Allan MacDonald, project manager, said: “We will be laying 1km of a new 355mm water main, which will replace the existing 225mm main. This will boost water pressure to 422 properties currently on the low pressure register.
“The planned shutdown will take place at the junction of Old Perth Road and Foulford Road and traffic management in the form of traffic lights will be in place for the duration of the works.”
Scottish Water is advising the 3100 properties in Cowdenbeath & Crossgates that will be affected through the local press & radio, letters to homes and the Scottish Water website.
Scottish Water’s regional manager for Fife, Derek Ogilvie, said: “We would like to apologise in advance to customers in Cowdenbeath & Crossgates who will be affected by this temporary loss of supply, and ask them to be patient with us while we perform this essential work on the water main.
“Customers are advised to store water for drinking purposes during loss of supply in clean, covered containers in the fridge. Water stored in other containers can be used for flushing toilets. Washing machines and dish washers should NOT be used whilst the water is off.
“When the water supply is restored, some customers may notice slight levels of discolouration. This is caused by the build up of natural sediment within the pipe, which has been disturbed by the interruption to supplies. This can be cleared by running the kitchen tap for a few minutes. We want to reassure customers that their drinking water supplies remain clean and safe to drink.”
Scottish Water recommends storing enough water in containers for flushing toilets and washing. Residents can assist Scottish Water by parking cars away from areas affected by the work.
Any local people with special needs, or anyone requiring further information, should contact Scottish Water on 0845 601 8855.
Monday, December 29, 2008
SCOTTISH WATER WARNS OF RISK OF BURST PIPES FOLLOWING LOW TEMPERATURES
Scottish Water is advising householders and businesses in the north of Scotland to take precautions to avoid burst pipes during the cold weather this week.
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain below freezing in the Inverness, Dornoch, Aviemore, Elgin and Ullapool areas and to dip as low as minus 8 degrees celcius overnight until at least Wednesday.
Scottish Water is calling on householders and businesses to protect their water pipes during and after the cold snap and reduce the risk of bursts, which can damage property such as carpets, furniture, equipment and stock.
Scottish Water has a series of simple tips that householders and businesses can follow in order to reduce the risk of burst pipes:
Heat –
Leave your heating on at a low temperature.
Make sure heaters are well-maintained and working properly. Leave a key and contact details with neighbours or family if you are going away.
Insulate –
Check loft insulation is thick and in good condition.
Protect –
Have any leaks at taps or valves repaired.
Fit draught excluders to your doors and windows.
Scottish Water also recommends that you locate your stop valve which is usually under the kitchen sink and keep a note of necessary telephone numbers i.e. registered plumber.
We have advice online and are working with housing associations, community councils and libraries to make sure homeowners throughout Scotland are aware of how they can protect their home during such weather conditions.
For a copy of our Warm Pipes leaflet and Contact Card please visit our website on www.scottishwater.co.uk/warmpipes or call our Customer Helpline on 0845 601 8855 quoting Warm Pipes.
Businesses with any questions are advised to contact their licensed provider on the appropriate number.
