Corstorphine Road
Project Overview
We are installing new screens and spill chambers to a storm overflow under Corstorphine Road to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith.
Work started at the beginning of June 2025 for approximately six months.
During delivery, Corstorphine Road is reduced to one lane under temporary traffic lights between Ormidale Terrace and Murrayfield Gardens.
At a Glance
- £3million project
- To prevent sewer debris entering the Water of Leith
- Enhancing the aesthetic and natural water environment
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
- Work began in June 2025 for up to six months
Reduced to one lane
Corstorphine Road has been reduced to one lane under temporary traffic lights
What We Are Doing
New screens and spill chambers are being installed to our storm overflow underneath Corstorphine Road at Ormidale Terrace.
The existing spill pipe and outfall will be retained.
When excess rainwater is discharged, the new screens will ensure any sewer related debris does not end up in the Water of Leith.
Road users are being advised to allow extra time for journeys
The traffic management allows the work to be carried out safely
Community Engagement
We held a drop-in public information event at the Murrayfield Hotel in early May 2025 where members of the project team were available to explain more about the work involved and to take on board any concerns or questions from the community.
An information event was held at a local hotel
Details of the project were made available
The overflow is located under Corstorphine Road
The site is close to Murrayfield Stadium
Why We Are Doing It
Working closely with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Scottish Water has identified priority storm overflows for improvement or replacement for water quality or aesthetic – sewer related debris – reasons.
Under the banner ‘Draining the Rain, Enhancing the Environment’ the investment will help prevent sewage related debris such as wet wipes from entering the environment during periods of rainfall.
Water of Leith
The project will help prevent rags, wet wipes and other sewer related debris from entering the watercourse.
Latest Update - June 2025
On Tuesday 1 July, a footpath closure will be in place on a section of Corstorphine Road.
The reason for this closure is that early trial holes/site investigation works have confirmed existing services are closer to the footpath than initially anticipated at design stage. Safety is of paramount importance to us and, in order to keep members of the public and our workers safe, we most close this section of footpath for the duration of the works.
Pedestrians will instead be diverted along Abinger Gardens.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
