Lanark Sewer Flooding Project
Scottish Water has invested £2.5 million in a major project to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Lanark.
The project involved the installation of a new storm storage tank and larger pipes to increase the capacity of the existing sewer running along Bernard’s Wynd.
It was delivered by our alliance partner, amey-binnies.
At a Glance
- Tackle Sewer Flooding
- Capital Investment
- Delivered by amey-binnies
Tackling Flooding
New infrastructure built as part of this major investment will help reduce the risk of sewer flooding. This photo shows the scale of the works which took place in Wellgate Car Park.
What We Did
We upgraded the existing sewer running along Bernard’s Wynd with larger pipes. We also installed a new storm storage tank.
During times of heavy rainfall, excess water will spill into the new tank and be stored there before it is pumped back into the sewer once water levels in the sewer are low again.
The storm storage tank and infrastructure have been installed underground at Wellgate Car Park.
A kiosk has also been installed next to the pedestrian steps into the car park to house power and pumps, so these can be maintained.
Work began in November 2021.
Why We Did It
Historically, the area has been prone to flooding during times of heavy rainfall. Now complete, the increased capacity in the new infrastructure will help reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the area.
