Opposite Blackness Library on Perth Road, there has been a very noticeable water leak over the past few days. See photo – right. A number of residents have contacted me about it. Scottish Water’s Community Manager has advised me : “I can confirm we attended on 10 January and are arranging to repair [...]
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From Scottish Water’s Regional Community Manager to local councillors : Scottish Water is launching its new campaign to encourage our customers to ensure homes and businesses across Scotland are protected and prepared for the winter. Communities throughout the country are being urged to follow Scottish Water’s winter code – a set of simple steps to protect [...]
Ninewells Avenue – blocked drain issue resolved
Posted: June 3, 2011 in Ninewells Avenue, Scottish WaterI have recently received complaints about foul smelling water flowing down Ninewells Avenue from beside the former Wimberley flats. Scottish Water advised me earlier this week that : “I can confirm our leakage detection team has attended and confirmed the source of water is coming from a blocked drain at the flats opposite. We have [...]
Following residents’ raising with me concerns about problems with the sewer in City Road (between Blyth Street and Milnbank Road), I immediately raised the matter with Scottish Water. Waste water appeared to be pouring from the ground. Scottish Water has responded very promptly and advised me : “I can confirm we will be attending tonight [...]
Further to the update on the waste water spillage concern on Riverside Drive I highlighted earlier this week, I have now received the following update from Scottish Water : “Subject: RE: Riverside Drive – waste water spillage concern Dear Fraser I am writing with an update regarding the flooding at Riverside Drive, Dundee. During heavy [...]
Waste water spillage problem
Posted: August 31, 2010 in Riverside Avenue, Riverside Drive, Scottish WaterAt the start of last month, I raised with Scottish Water the mess around the Riverside Drive/Riverside Avenue junction (pictured above) where waste water has blown through the manhole cover. At the time, Scottish Water responded, but this has since happened again, and I have again raised this recurring problem with Scottish Water.
Thomson Street – latest
Posted: August 18, 2010 in Scotland Gas Networks, Scottish Water, Thomson StreetFurther to my update last month on the impending gas and water work that will start next week in Thomson Street, I have received the following update from Scottish Water today : Our contractors, Morrisons, will begin a short programme of work to replace more than 300 metres of ageing water mains in Thomson Street, [...]
Temporary Traffic Order – Thomson Street
Posted: July 22, 2010 in Scotland Gas Networks, Scottish Water, Thomson StreetThe City Council published the following Temporary Traffic Order today : Dundee City Council propose to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating water and gas mains replacement works . The Order is expected to be in force for eighteen weeks from 23 August [...]
Riverside Drive – waste water spillage concern
Posted: July 3, 2010 in Riverside Avenue, Riverside Drive, Scottish WaterFollowing concerns from residents about what appears to be waste water spillage on the north side of Riverside Drive just east of the Riverside Drive/Riverside Avenue junction, I have raised this matter with Scottish Water. This follows on from similar concerns in May and I have asked Scottish Water to ensure there are necessary repairs [...]
I recently mentioned concerns about the discoloured water supply that occurred during part of last week in part of the West End, including Abbotsford Place – the matter was covered in today’s “Courier” including my comments about the issue. I have now had the following feedback from the Regional Community Manager at Scottish Water, to [...]
I have expressed concern that householders in part of the West End suffered a poor quality water supply for three days towards the end of last week. The area concerned included Abbotsford Place where many of the properties are sheltered housing for elderly people. I received concerns from residents in the area that water in [...]
Wednesday activities …
Posted: March 3, 2010 in Dundee City Council, Perth Road, Roseangle, Scottish WaterUpdates for Wednesday: * I managed to attend most of today’s workshop on Improving Children’s Services in Dundee. I asked a question of the City Council’s Assistant Chief Executive about aligned/shared budgets. You can read more on Dundee children’s services at http://www.everybodysjob.co.uk/. * Later, I attended a briefing on Fairtrade in Dundee. I am raising [...]
Scottish Water work completed
Posted: February 23, 2010 in Magdalen Green, Richmond Terrace, Scottish WaterAs residents have noted, the work by Scottish Water at the west end of Magdalen Green – to hopefully resolve flooding concerns in the Richmond Terrace area – was completed at the end of last week. Scottish Water has now updated me as follows : “Work finished on site on Friday, 2 weeks ahead of [...]
Scottish Water has very useful Regional Community Managers who are helpful at assisting elected representatives with constituents’ concerns on matters affecting Scottish Water’s operations and Anne-Marie Dewar, our local Regional Community Manager, is very approachable. Anne-Marie has recently updated local councillors about the 2009 Warm Pipes campaign – here’s the details she sent below [...]
The ‘pointless’ traffic lights have gone – but the bus stop needs attention!
Posted: October 28, 2009 in Ashbank Road, Blackness Road, Scottish WaterThe ‘pointless’ traffic lights in Blackness Road were finally removed today but well after the roadworks caused by work to repair a burst water main had been completed on the road.I contacted Scottish Water’s Regional Community Manager first thing this morning and was promised the traffic lights removal was in hand and I made a visit [...]
Paint “mess” to be removed from Thomson Street
Posted: January 14, 2009 in Scottish Water, Thomson StreetAs reported in today’s “Courier”, I am pleased to report that Scottish Water contractors have committed to removing a multi-coloured mess from the pavements and roadway of Thomson Street. During autumn of last year, Scottish Water’s contractors Carillion undertook site investigations in Thomson Street to look at the condition of the water main, to see [...]
A busy day with : * Two surgeries (at Harris Academy and the Mitchell Street Centre) * Council committees tonight, with a packed Planning & Transport Committee agenda * Dundee Waterfront Board * Meeting with Scottish Water and a resident regarding pavement reinstatement issues * And … good to visit the Dundee Housing Associations’ Money [...]
I very much welcome any review of the structure and operations of Scottish Water to find the model that delivers best value for taxpayers and customers. There is, in my view, much merit in considering the mutualisation of the organisation (as both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have backed – albeit different models). The Liberal [...]
