Amey has been selected to develop a new £17 million mile-long sewer in Paisley, Glasgow.

The project is part of Scottish Water's £250 million investment package for the wider Glasgow area.

Works include installing a 1.5 metre diameter interceptor sewer using a microtunnel boring machine across the Paisley area. In addition, two new combined sewer overflows will also be installed.

It is anticipated the sewer and overflows will help to substantially reduce the frequency of spills from the sewer network into the Espedair Burn and White Cart Water during storm conditions. The project will also help improve the local water supply.

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Amey's Managing Director for Utilities, Kevin Fowlie, said, "We are excited to be delivering this vital infrastructure for the Paisley community. This landmark project marks the beginning of our involvement in the SR15 Managed Delivery Framework, which will see us deliver £100m of projects for Scottish Water over the next five years.

"This project harnesses the many skills that Amey can offer, through design, tunnelling, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical works."

Joanna Peebles, Scottish Water's regional communities team manager, added: "This important project will significantly improve the environment on the White Cart and the Espedair Burn and, in turn, the River Clyde."

(LM/MH)