A joint venture (JV) between Black & Veatch and Amey (aBV) is continuing work on an £800,000 water upgrade project in Edinburgh.

The scheme is part of a £6 million investment in the capital's sewer network that will cover a number of areas across the city including Trinity and Haymarket.

Features of the three phase project include;

• Phase One: To install a new rising main sewer pipe from Lower Granton Road to Trinity Lane (now complete).

• Phase Two: 2 to install the new rising main pipe into the open excavation on Trinity Road (work well underway and expected completion within five weeks).

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• Phase Three: Works along Primrose Bank Road due to begin at the end of June.

Colin Freeland, Project Manager for Scottish Water's Alliance Partner aBV said: "Work to replace the rising main along Trinity Road began on 24 April. The sewer pipe is deteriorating and needs to be replaced to reduce the risk of bursts and ensure it continues to operate and is fit for purpose into the future."

Bill Elliot, Regional Community Manager for Edinburgh, said: "The work, which involves a road closure along Trinity Road and Primrose Bank Road, is being carried out in three main phases to reduce the impact on the community.

"The project is expected to take around six months in total to complete. There will be parking restrictions during these times and local diversions will be in place. Unfortunately we are required to suspend parking at this section during this time."

(LM/MH)