Scottish Water has completed work on a new £1.7m waste water treatment works (WWTW) at Caddonfoot.

The work is part of a £12.5m programme of work which the firm is carrying out to improve and protect the natural environment of the River Tweed.

The new WWTW at Caddonfoot, in the Scottish Borders, will serve the village as well as nearby Clovenfords. It will also provide additional capacity within Scottish Water's waste water network for growth in line with the Scottish Borders Council's local area plan.

This new WWTW replaces a septic tank.

Project Manager Jim Tudhope said: "Throughout the Borders, Scottish Water is investing to enhance and protect the natural environment. The completion of the waste water treatment works at Caddonfoot is part of our multi million pound investment programme to replace and renew our equipment. It also demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best possible service to our customers throughout the area."


Bill Elliot, Scottish Water's Community Team Manager for the Borders added: "Scottish Water is proud to be playing an important part in protecting and enhancing the River Tweed which is seen as the lifeblood of the Borders by the local community.

"Through this investment we're protecting the Borders natural environment which is vital to the region's economy and attracts large numbers of visitors and anglers each year."

Scottish Borders Councillor Gavin Logan commented: "Scottish Water are to be congratulated for making this huge investment. Coupled with the extensive upgrade of the sewage pipework this represents a massive commitment.

"The old septic tank system was out of date so these improvements will make a significant improvement to the water quality which is so important to the salmon fishing on the River Tweed. It will also add much needed protection to the natural environment."

(JP)