Work on a £3.1 million environmental improvement project in Glasgow is now complete.

The scheme aims to tackle sewer flooding in part of the Milton area of the city and help reduce the risk of flooding the Mingulay Crescent and Scaraway Street area.

A total of 32 properties have experienced recurring problems with internal and external flooding for a number of years. To minimise the risk, amey Black & Veatch (aBV) were appointed by Scottish Water to upgrade the local sewer network by increasing its capacity so that it can store more water during times of heavy rainfall. This was done by upsizing the existing sewer pipework and installing new storm overflow pipes.

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The work was carried out as part of a £250m, five-year programme of work announced by Scottish Water in February 2013. The initiative will continue to improve river water quality and the natural environment of the River Clyde, enable the Greater Glasgow area to grow and develop, alleviate sewer flooding and deal with the effects of increased rainfall from climate change.

Ruaridh MacGregor, Scottish Water Corporate Affairs Manager, said: "Scottish Water is delighted to have completed this important project to improve our waste water infrastructure in the area.

"We are fully 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.

"Some properties in the Mingulay Crescent and Scaraway Street area have suffered from recurring flooding over a number of years and we fully appreciate the inconvenience this can cause. We know that affected customers will welcome our improvements to our network in the area."

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