Scottish Water is set to start three major projects to improve wastewater treatment works around Glasgow and Paisley in Scotland.
Valued at £13m, the firm's water infrastructure work will upgrade the Shieldhall and Dalmarnock wastewater treatment works (WWTW), as well as the one in Laighpark.
The work will involve Scottish Water replacing or refurbishing equipment at the WWTWs. Replacement of the equipment is expected improve operations of the facilities, in addition to allowing them to continue to help maintain the surrounding natural environment.
Steven Fraser, wastewater operations manager at Scottish Water, said: "Shieldhall, Dalmarnock and Laighpark WWTWs play a very important role in providing wastewater services to about a million customers in parts of the Glasgow area. This new investment will ensure they continue to provide a first-class service and help protect the natural environment of the River Clyde for years to come."
Glasgow City Council Development and Regeneration Services executive member Bailie Liz Cameron welcomed the considerable investment from Scottish Water.
Around £6.5m will be allocated for work at Shieldhall WWTW, while £5.5m will be invested in the Laighpark facility, with £1m in funding for the work at Dalmarnock.
The Shieldhall WWTW serves some 585,000 people in the Newton Mearns and Renfrew areas, which are located in the south of Glasgow.
The Laighpark WWTW serves about 74,000 people in the Paisley area, while the Dalmarnock facility serves up to 370,000 customers across the east and north east areas of Glasgow.
