Scottish Water has completed the renewal of the strategic water main between Peterhead and Ellon ahead of schedule, concluding a £38.5 million upgrade.

Working alongside alliance partner Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) and contractor AG Wilson, the company has increased the capacity of the local network to meet rising demand and enable development.

The 23km trunk main, first installed in 1973, has now been upgraded and returned to service three months earlier than planned.

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Scottish Water's Operations Team Leader for the area, Eric Ross said: "We're delighted to be able to complete this project and ensure customers in the area continue to get clean, fresh and great tasting water for years to come.

"I would like to thank the customers in the area for their patience while we complete the works and of course our alliance and contractors for the excellent work they have put in."

CWA Project Manager David Pascall said: "The quick progress of the 23.6km pipelaying on this project has been excellent.

"We built up good relationships with the landowners and agents, and we were able to hand back land earlier than scheduled".