Newmachar Waste Water Treatment Works
Project Overview
We are investing £8.2m to upgrade our existing Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) serving Newmachar and Kingseat. The project will increase capacity by 20% and help to support growth in the area. Work is expected to get underway during March 2024 and it’s hoped the refurbishment will be complete by December 2025.
Entrance to Newmachar WWTW
A £8.2m growth project is getting underway at Newmachar Waste Water Treatment Works
What are we doing?
A new Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) will be installed, along with a larger storm tank, both of which will help to reduce discharges to the local watercourse during storms.
As the works is next to two burns, a new flood compensation area will be constructed to the south of the site; this will be landscaped to resemble a natural valley.
The majority of the work will take place within the existing footprint of the site, and there should be minimal disruption to the wider community during construction.
Preparation work involving the clearance of some trees is currently taking place before bird nesting season, ahead of the main construction work, which is due to get underway in March 2024.
Why are we doing it?
This investment project will increase capacity at the WWTW by 20%, enabling further residential growth in this area of Aberdeenshire while continuing to protect the local environment.
Latest Update - January 2025
Since work began on site in March 2024, several key milestones have been reached.
The CSO pipe work has now been fully completed and the majority of the ducting and draw boxes are now in place. Installation of the Returned Activated Sludge and Activated Sludge pipe work is also now installed, with only the tie-ins remaining.
The base and kiosk for the Motor Control Centre (MCC) has been completed, with the MCC now delivered to site.
A new sludge tank has also been erected and the flood alleviation area is largely complete, with only the burn tie-in outstanding.
Preparations are now underway for the mechanical and electrical installations. However, work on the storm tank has currently been delayed due to the badger breeding season.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we progress with this essential work to improve the waste water network in the area.
