Camps Reservoir Investment Project
Project Overview
A multi-million pound investment project is under way at Camps Reservoir. It will bring a number of improvements to the site, including upgrades to the existing spillway at the reservoir.
These works will help improve our ability to draw down a greater volume of water from the reservoir when required and help improve the resilience of the local water network.
The planned improvements will ensure Scottish Water complies with Section 48(3) of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 and that customers continue to enjoy great-tasting Scottish water.
Our delivery partner, George Leslie, is carrying out the project on behalf of Scottish Water.
At a Glance
- Multi-million pound investment
- Enhance and protect Camps Reservoir
- Approx. 22 months duration
- Delivered by George Leslie
Spillway Works
The improvements being made here include upgrades to the existing spillway at the reservoir.
What We Are Doing
The first phase of works were the enabling works, from 29 April for approximately 4-5 weeks. These works involved:
- Construction of passing places on Little Clyde Road
- Extension of junction at DVSA station on Little Clyde Road
- New reinforced concrete u-shaped spillway lining of the existing slab.
- New access road either side of the White Gill access bridge, to connect to the existing road.
- New access bridge across the White Gill.
- Permanent access ramp at the dam, parallel to the spillway channel.
- Temporary access bridge across the scour channel and a temporary access road to and along the dam.
Why We Are Doing It
The spillway at Camps Reservoir needs to be refurbished to ensure the integrity of this key Scottish Water asset is maintained and protected.
Delivery of the project will ensure Scottish Water complies with Section 48(3) of the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011.
Latest Update
August
We continue to make good progress with the main works.
The project team has been busy working on the diversion road construction, pipe protection (temporary and permanent), bridge construction and the stockpiling of stone for works on the reservoir spillway.
All vehicles associated with the works have been instructed to drive at slow speeds and remain mindful of livestock over the wind farm route.
The diversion road can be seen
Pipe protection works beside the diversion road
Further Information
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