Windhill sewer network upgrades
Project overview
Scottish Water and its capital project delivery partner Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) have delivered infrastructure upgrades on the sewer network in Windhill and Muir of Ord.
This essential work took place in order to help reduce the risk of sewer flooding by lowering the risk of pipes bursting.
Work began in November 2024 and was completed in July 2025.
At a glance
- Reducing risk of sewer flooding
- Start date - November 2024
- Completion date - July 2025
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
Sewer upgrade work at Windhill and Muir of Ord
Approximately 1.7km of new sewer has been constructed
We have constructed approximately 1.7km of new sewer between the existing Windhill pumping station off the A862 to the south east side of Muir of Ord.
We thank the community for their patience, understanding and co-operation while these essential works took place.
Archaeological findings
A burial ground believed to date from the 6th century AD and two Iron Age roundhouses that could be up to 3,000 years old were revealed during delivery of this project.
Bone fragments from a burial monument - known as a barrow - are now being carbon dated and hold the key to determining the age of the body inside it.
Deep post holes reveal the location of the remains of an Iron Age roundhouse
A grave discovered during sewer upgrade works in Windhill, shown mid-excavation
