A new Scottish Water project to upgrade the sewer network in Trinity is said to be progressing well.
The work is being carried out by Scottish Water’s partner organisation aBV and started in March this year. It is part of a £6m plan to improve Edinburgh’s sewage system.
Phase one- to install a new rising main sewer pipe from Lower Granton Road to Trinity Lane is now complete.
Other work to be completed includes installation of a new main pipe into the open excavation in Trinity Road. The final phase of the project involves excavating Primrose Road and will begin at the end of June.
Colin Freeland, Project Manager for Alliance Partner aBV, said: “Work to replace the rising main along Trinity Road began on 24 April. The sewer pipe is deteriorating and needs to be replaced to reduce the risk of bursts and ensure it continues to operate and is fit for purpose into the future.”
Bill Elliot, Regional Community Manager for Edinburgh, said: “The work, which involves a road closure along Trinity Road and Primrose Bank Road, is being carried out in three main phases to reduce the impact on the community.
“The project is expected to take around six months in total to complete. There will be parking restrictions during these times and local diversions will be in place. Unfortunately we are required to suspend parking at this section during this time.”
“Scottish Water apologises for the inconvenience this may cause.”
For more information visit www.scottishwater.co.uk/trinity or www.facebook.com/edinburghsewers
