Busby Glen

Busby Glen Investment Project - Latest Update 

We are working with our contractors to bring our multi-million-pound environmental project to a conclusion.
 
While most of the works have been completed, power supply works are currently under way on site and it is anticipated that our infrastructure will be energised by the end of June.

In addition to the works being carried out by SPEN, some final activities will be carried out by our contractors amey Binnies. These will take place largely within the existing footprint of the site within Busby Glen Park and the public will still be able to access the park. 
 
An excavator is expected to arrive in the park on Monday 1st July. Appropriate safety measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all park users. 

A banksmen will be present and access to the playpark will be unaffected, however, people might need to wait for a short time while the vehicle moves in and out of position.

While the park is still accessible it is important to note that the team need to put a footpath diversion in place from 8th July until around 12th July, near to the entrance of the park at Cartside Drive.

Safety is of paramount importance and the diversion is required to ensure some essential works can be carried out safely on our infrastructure in the park. 

Signage will be in place to direct members of the public. Please also be assured that track matts will be laid along the diversion route to help protect the grass. 

Another delivery of equipment is scheduled for Friday 19th July and a banksmen will once again be present while the delivery vehicle moves in and out of position.
 
It is hoped that all fencing in the park associated with the project will be removed by the end of July. However, it will be removed earlier if at all possible. 
 
We thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we complete this important waste water upgrade project.  

What We Have Done

As part of multi-million pounds worth of investment across the Greater Glasgow area where we have transformed Glasgow's waste water systems, we have carried out significant upgrades to the sewer network in the Busby Glen area. This work will reduce the risk of sewer flooding and provide environmental improvements to the local water courses. 
 
Once fully connected, the new infrastructure will help prevent items which are wrongly flushed down the toilet, such as baby wipes and plastic cotton buds etc. from overflowing into the River White Cart Water. It will also reduce the risk of sewer flooding to properties in the area as well as to Busby Glen Park. 

Our alliance partners amey Black and Veatch (aBV) have carried out the works. 

Community Legacy

Scottish Water committed to contributing a sum of £50,000 towards enhancements in the park for the benefit of the community. 

East Renfrewshire Council is leading on the delivery of the improvements for the park, and they have been reviewing the results of the survey which we ran to capture views on how the money could be best spent.  

In full cognisance of the community feedback, the council now plans to make the following enhancements for park users: 

1.           Story boards to be positioned along the walkway.
2.           Tarred access ramp running from the end of the resurfaced path up to the viewing point to help accessibility.  
3.           Install some picnic benches.
4.           Install some benches.

East Renfrewshire Council is now working on final costings and establishing the locations of the additional improvements.