A project to remove properties from the flooding register has been completed in Scone.

Scottish Water confirmed it had removed three properties from the register after it carried out essential upgrades to the waste water network in the Elmgrove area of Scone.

The project involved constructing a new underground chamber to manage storm water overflows at the junction between Elmgrove and Mapledene Road. Two new sewers, which cover the Mapledene Road and Elmgrove areas, are also now in place and working to carry waste water and storm water away from the affected properties.

Welcoming the scheme, John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, said: "The previous flooding in this area has caused a great deal of distress to my constituents and I have made a great number of representations to Scottish Water on this situation. I am pleased to see that the matter has finally been resolved and I hope that my constituents can look forward to being flood-free in the future."

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James Weir, Project Manager for Scottish Water, added: "Scottish Water is committed to doing everything we can to help communities and customers by playing our part in tackling flooding and dealing with the impact of heavy rainfall. Since 2010 we have removed 260 properties from the internal and external flooding registers.

"The completion of this project in Scone demonstrates our determination to tackle the issue of flooding in Scotland head on. Flooding is one of the worst things that can happen to a home and can have a huge impact on the quality of life of our customers and to the environment.

"Being able to remove a further three properties from the flooding register is a step in the right direction, which we'll be continuing to build upon. On behalf of Scottish Water I would like to thanks local residents and road users for their patience and understanding while this essential work was carried out."

(JP/CD)