Peterhead to Ellon Water Main Upgrade

Latest Update: September 2025

We are currently in phase two of the project, which began in September 2024 and is expected to run for around two years, during which 18km of pipe will be replaced.

Work has advanced significantly, with 15km already completed as a result of favourable weather conditions.

Road Closure - Castle Road, Ellon

The next section of work will involve installing a new water main on Castle Road, Ellon, requiring a partial road closure for safety. 

From Monday, 8 September 2025, a section of Castle Road will be closed in two phases between Waterton Park and Castle Street for approximately three months. 

Temporary traffic lights will be in place at the junction of Broomiesburn Road until work has been completed at this location.

There will be no vehicular access through the road closure, however; a diversion route will be in place and we urge motorists to follow all directional signage.

Local access to Broomiesburn Road, Waterton Park, Waterton, and Waterton Meadows will be maintained throughout the work. 

We have dedicated site teams who will liaise with residents regarding property access during each phase.

Road Closure - Changes to Bus Schedule

Scottish Water and Aberdeenshire Council have coordinated on local bus services during the works as some services may be affected.

Service 49 (Ellon - Inverurie) operated by Watermill Coaches will be re-routed in Ellon via Bridge Street, Station Road, Golf Road, and A948 to Ellon Park and Ride and vice versa. 

Service 52 (Ellon town service) also operated by Watermill Coaches will continue to serve some areas of Ellon estates but will be unable to serve Castle Road, Balmoral Avenue, and Castle Street. Alternative arrangements are in place to minimise disruption to passengers, including a free shuttle bus service to serve the Castle Park area.

Services 61, 62, 64, X60, X67, and X68 operated by Stagecoach Bluebird Services will serve Ellon Park and Ride then re-route via A948, Golf Road, Station Road, and Bridge Street to South Road and vice versa. 

The nearest alternative bus stops are located on Bridge Street and Ellon Park and Ride. Some services may also operate late during the closure.

Please note the other transport services will still be available for the Castle Park area:

Ellon A2B serves Castle Road, Balmoral Avenue, and Castle Street on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday between 0900hrs and 1430hrs.Information is available by visiting: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/public-transport/a2b-dial-a-bus/ellon-a2b.

For travel advice for medical appointments, information is available by visiting: www.thinc-hub.org.

For further details please contact the operators as below:

Watermill Coaches - 01346 513050
Passenger Transport Unit - 01467 538138 or 01467 539525
Stagecoach Bluebird Services - 0345 241 8000

Free Bus Shuttle Service

From the beginning of our work (Monday, 8 September) we will be providing a free shuttle bus service for the Castle Park area for the duration of the work.

This will run between Balmoral Avenue and Bridge Street via Castle Street, Castle Road, and Market Street, where passengers can connect with the regular bus services.

Details of the planned timetable can be found below. Please note that the timetable which is being put in place for the free shuttle bus service has been based on existing passenger usage details from the current number 52 service which serves the Castle Park area.

The free shuttle bus service will be operated by Watermill Coaches.