First step towards Monifieth sewer improvements
Scottish Water has begun investigative work in Monifieth as part of plans to support long-term improvements to the town’s local sewer network.
The first phase of the project, which started this week, involves site investigations to gather information on ground conditions and existing underground utilities.
This will help the utility company to plan future work to reroute the sewer along the cycle path rather than beneath the caravan park.
The project is set to last for around three weeks.
Small excavations, known as trial holes, will be carried out at five locations across the area, including points around the park, Riverview Drive, South Union Street, the car park east of the play park and National Cycle Route 1.
There will be no traffic management required for trial holes around the park, which will remain open throughout the three-week period.
At Riverview Drive, a closure may be needed for up to three days outside the pumping station, although access will be maintained from the west entrance near the activity centre.
On South Union Street, the turning circle may be closed for up to three days while the rest of the road remains open, and the car park east of the play park will have limited access for up to three days.
National Cycle Route 1 will also need to close for around five days between South Union Street and the railway bridge west of Tayview Caravan & Camping Park, with signed diversion routes in place.
All excavation areas will be securely fenced off throughout the works to help keep the public safe.
A Scottish Water spokesperson said that the work is important in helping to establish how improvement work to the network will be carried out.
They said: “These investigations are an important early step in helping us plan future improvements to the local sewer network.
“We know this work may cause some temporary disruption and we would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while we carry it out.”