Scottish Water has completed a sewer project ahead of a hotel opening in Edinburgh.

The utility's Horizon business built a new overflow pipe connecting two Victorian brick sewers within the world heritage site of Edinburgh's Holyrood Park

The work was carried out over six weeks to support the development of a new four-star 90-room hotel in historic Market Street.

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McKenzie Construction delivered the work on the project, following independent site surveys, reports and regular ongoing meetings.

Historic Environment Scotland also served as a partner on the project.

Stewart Imrie, project manager at Scottish Water Horizons, said: "This sewer work will help the Capital's tourism industry to flourish by providing much needed capacity in its waste water infrastructure.

"I am delighted to see this project completed on time, on budget and without issue or complaint. Working in such a sensitive area is always a challenge and by working closely with Historic Environment Scotland, our clients and the community, we have been able to deliver a simple solution to a long standing problem."

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