Flood Prevention In Fife Town

It's hoped a six-figure investment programme will put an end to sewer flooding in Cupar.

Scottish Water has spent £150, 000 working in the town's Bank Street. The network has struggled during very wet weather with major run off from nearby farm fields adding to the problem. Engineers have laid a new nine inch sewer pipe which will kick in during particularly wet periods.
 
Councillor Margaret Kennedy said: “This type of investment is essential to protect homes from the misery of internal sewer flooding. Scottish Water’s work in Bank Street is appreciated by the people of Cupar and this type of infrastructure project is key to ensuring local homes are removed from the flooding register and can be fully enjoyed by the residents.
 
“I am very pleased that another element of works resulting from the review of flooding on the area I Chaired has been implemented. Whilst we cannot totally prevent flooding, we can at least mitigate significantly against the effects and provide some peace of mind.”
 
Richard Morris, Project Manager with Scottish Water, said: “We want to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation during this vital work, which caused some local traffic disruption.
 
“As is often the case when laying pipes, there were a number of unforeseen issues to deal with, however the project was completed on time and on budget.
 
“This is a perfect example of Scottish Water’s commitment to lift the threat of flooding from our customers. Internal sewer flooding in particular is extremely unpleasant and distressing for those affected.”
 
Steve Scott, regional Community Manager for Fife, said: “Cupar is already benefitting from his type of project which will be a key feature of Scottish Water’s future strategy for flooding.
 
“Scottish Water’s 2015 – 2021 Business Plan contains a commitment to remove all customers from the internal sewer flooding register (those with a 10% or greater chance of flooding occurring per annum) as quickly as possible and typically within four years.
 
“Scottish Water has invested heavily in Fife since 2002. £224.5million has been spent to improve water and waste water services across the region.
 
“Recently a further £13.7million has been invested, including a £1.5million project to enhance the environment in Milesmark, a £2.5m upgrade to Kirkcaldy waste water treatment works, an £8.7million investment in a wildlife-rich wetland in Cowdenbeath and a large number of smaller projects to upgrade the water and waste water network.