Scottish Water have been updating locals on its ongoing £3million essential upgrade to the local sewer network in Dunblane.
The flood prevention project is being delivered by Scottish Water’s alliance partner amey binnies.
This month surface water pipe laying is ongoing in the field behind Hillside, moving towards Argyle Way.
A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “We have had to increase our work area fencing to deliver these works safely, however, we continue to maintain access to the field given its popularity with dog walkers.
“Works are ongoing in Claredon Place. Phase 1 & 2 of our works in Claredon Place have been completed and phase 3 is underway near to the junction at Sunnyside. We anticipate that all works on Claredon Place will be completed by the end of May.
“Upgrade work continues in George Street and is still anticipated for completion around mid-June (approximately June 17). As the work here progresses, road traffic management will move on a rolling basis in order to help minimise disruption for road users and local residents. Parking is suspended half way along George Street.
“Our second phase of works on George Street, which will start at the top of the hill and then progress along George Street in the direction of Charles Street, are planned to start once all works on Claredon Place have been completed (by end of May).
“During this time, parking will be restricted within our road closure and a new diversion route will be in place down Hillside, along Claredon Place and along Springfield Terrace. We will continue to do all we can to keep any disruption to a minimum for local residents and all road users.”
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From Monday May 9, however, they say, as works in the field behind Hillside progress further towards Argyle Way, they will need to fence off a further section of the field.
“Again, we will do all we can to provide pedestrian access to the field but safety must come first. We will only be able to do this if it is safe. We originally anticipated that our improvement works would progress to Springfield Terrace at the end of April, with work to be carried out on Argyle Way simultaneously.
“However, in order to help minimise any further disruption in the local area, we will now finish all works in George Street prior to starting the work in Springfield Terrace. We now anticipate these works to begin around Monday June 20.
“Scottish Water’s alliance partner, amey-binnies, is delivering the project which is due for completion by the end of July 2022. As with all works of this nature, our programme can be subject to change due to circumstances outwith our control such as supply chain issues.”
