Scottish Water has completed a massive environmental improvement project to provide Campbeltown with a 21st century waste water system.

The £23m scheme – one of the biggest of its kind ever carried out in Argyll & Bute – has delivered a modern, state-of-the-art waste water system after upgrading key parts of Scottish Water’s infrastructure in the town.

The new scheme is now helping to protect the environment in Campbeltown Loch by reducing the frequency of discharges of storm water in storm conditions, in compliance with consents from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

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It has also substantially reduced the risk of flooding to properties in the town and enabled 23 to be removed from the register of those at risk of flooding.

Mrs Jane McKenzie, Scottish Water’s regional community manager, said: "We have been determined to deliver the best possible long-term solution to Campbeltown’s long-running waste water issues.

"We are delighted to have completed this hugely important project – a new, modern waste water system which is protecting the environment of the Campbeltown area.

"This is good news for the town, the local environment and the area’s economy and future development and we are sure the completion of the project will be welcomed by the local community."

The project started in early 2009 and was completed more than five months ahead of schedule.

(GK/DW)