Benbecula Water Main Upgrades

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Project Overview

We’ve completed a £2.5 million investment to replace 11km of water pipes on the Island of Benbecula - a vital step in securing a reliable and high-quality water supply for the local community for years to come.

Work began in January 2024 and has now been successfully delivered, on time and to a high standard.

The project was carried out by our alliance partner Caledonia Water Alliance in collaboration with local contractor MacInnes Bros.

We thank our customers for their patience and understanding while we carried out this essential upgrade work.

At A Glance

  • Replacing approx. 11km of water mains on Benbecula
  • £2.5million investment
  • Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance and MacInnes Bros
  • Approx. 15 month duration

Aerial view of a coastal road with cars and contractor vehicles near a large, shallow turquoise and green bay with visible aquatic plants and sand patches.
Aerial view of a coastal road in Benbecula, Scotland, with adjacent houses and clear turquoise waters alongside rocky shorelines.
Road construction in progress along a coastal road with traffic cones lining one side and machinery ahead under a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a road curving through a coastal landscape with sunlit water and distant mountains.
Aerial view of road construction near a water body with vehicles and equipment, featuring a "Caledonia Water Alliance" banner.
A road sign warning of otters crossing next to a coastal road with a view of the sea and cloudy sky in the background.

Aerial images taken of the South Ford Causeway

We replaced the water main along the Causeway as well as on rural land and road verges beside the A865

Community Engagement

While working in the area, we were keen to work and engage with the community. Our site team consisted entirely of local workers from South and North Uist. This community-focused approach ensures local expertise is central to the project while supporting the island's economy.

We also attended Balivanich Primary School to deliver a presentation about the water cycle to the pupils. 

A group of schoolchildren sitting on the floor, raising their hands towards an adult presenter near a screen displaying "Scottish Water" logo and landscape. The setting is an educational classroom.

Caledonia Water Alliance engaged with Balivanich Primary School

Our alliance partner, CWA, delivered a lesson about the water cycle to keen and enthusiastic pupils