Critical Phase for Multi-Million-Pound Rising Sewer Main Upgrade

Scottish Water’s £11.5million project to upgrade a vital strategic rising sewer main between Renfrew and Glasgow is entering a key phase.

From Monday 28 April 2025 Ferry Road in Renfrew will be closed to all traffic for four months to allow engineers to complete the installation of a temporary overland pipeline.

This will handle flows from the North Lodge pumping station while the existing underground pipe is relined.

“We are working as quickly as we can to deliver millions of pounds worth of investment at an unprecedented pace to protect the environment and provide peace of mind to the local community”

Rob Archer
Scottish Water Alliance Manager

Scottish Water Alliance Manager Robert Archer said: “We appreciate the closure is going to cause some inconvenience for a few months, but it is absolutely vital for us to deliver this much needed project.

“We are working as quickly as we can to deliver millions of pounds worth of investment at an unprecedented pace to protect the environment and provide peace of mind to the local community.

“Nearly a kilometre of pipe has already been successfully relined and upgraded, and this second phase will see the section running from North Lodge pumping station protected as well.”

The closure of Ferry Road between King’s Inch Road and Campbell Street will allow the temporary pipeline to be ‘tied in’ to the existing underground rising main.

Flows from North Lodge pumping station with then be diverted allowing the lining to be drawn through the pipe via access pits excavated at strategic points along the route.

Once completed, flows will be restored to the newly upgraded rising main, the temporary pipeline removed, and access pits backfilled and the area reinstated.

Robert Archer added: “We have been working closely with customers and local businesses to ensure the work has as little impact as possible and we will continue to keep them informed at every stage.

“They have shown great patience and understanding so far and we are extremely grateful for their continued cooperation.”

The project is being managed and delivered by Scottish Water’s alliance partner Caledonia Water Alliance and their specialist contractor Environmental Techniques.