Skelmorlie Water Mains Upgrade
Project Overview
We are carrying out a significant investment to improve the resilience and quality of the water supply in North Ayrshire following a spate of recent bursts.
Nearly two miles of new pipework will be installed along the route of the A78 between Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie.
Work began on Tuesday 7 May 2024, with the entire project expected to take approximately 11 months to complete.
At a Glance
- Water mains upgrade to improve resilience and quality
- Anticipated 11 months duration
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA)
Latest Update - December 2024
Following the near completion of the new water main installation on Shore Road, we will resume work on 6th January 2025 to progress the next phase of this essential project. This phase is expected to last approximately 12 weeks.
The work will begin at Eglinton Terrace and continue into private land before impacting public roads:
- Skelmorlie Castle Road will be closed from 13th January 2025 for three weeks.
- Meigle Road will be closed from 9th February 2025 for two weeks.
Road traffic management plans from January 2025
Skelmorlie Castle Road and Meigle Road will both be closed to allow for essential upgrade work to continue.
What We Are Doing
We are investing approximately £2million to install a new water main between Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie along the route of the main coast road, the A78.
Starting from just south of Wemyss Bay the work will be carried out under rolling traffic management reducing the road to one lane for approximately 250 metres at a time.
A convoy method will be deployed to ensure vehicles are guided through the works at a safe speed while our teams are working in the lane closure area. Temporary lights will control traffic at all other times.
Major delays are not anticipated but road users are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
Why We Are Doing It
The existing cast iron 6-inch main has become corroded and prone to bursts, impacting on the quality and reliability of supply for customers in the area.
This project will dramatically improve the resilience of the local network and ensure customers continue to enjoy great tasting water from a reliable supply.
Coastal Route
Most of the new water main will be laid along the route of the A78.
