Scottish Water Finishes Upgrade Project

Scottish Water has completed a project which will bring fresh drinking water to 4000 people in Arran.

The £2.8 million initiative has improved the water quality for customers served by the Balmichael Water Treatment Works (WTW).

Upgrades included the installation of a new water treatment process on the existing site, using a filtration membrane with fine screens.

The Balmichael WTW serves approximately 2500 properties in many parts of Arran, including Brodick, Lamlash, Whiting Bay, Kilmory, Kildonan and Shiskine.


The project was carried out by contractors Ross-shire Engineering.

Mrs Jane McKenzie, Scottish Water's Regional Communities Team Manager, said: "We are delighted to have completed this important project at Balmichael Water Treatment Works.

"The upgrade of the WTW and installation of new assets has enabled us to ensure that we continue to provide clear, fresh drinking water to all connected properties which are supplied with water from the WTW, which is the biggest on the island."

Site investigation work was carried out in the area prior the project starting, providing important geological, environmental and archaeological information.

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