Scottish Water is set to install a total of 18 miles of new pipes to supply fresh water to homes and businesses in two districts in Lewis.
The water mains replacement works will proceed as separate projects.
£4.5 million of works to upgrade over nine miles of water pipes in Ness is expected to take 15 months.
Local contractors, D Mackay and Sons, plan to start work next week, on Wednesday 16 October.
Most of the work will be carried out on the verge next to the single track road, or in the road. Roadworks will take place throughout including the use of temporary traffic lights, localised road closures, and some access restrictions. Advance signage will be in place ahead of any work on the road.
The publicly owned utility has confirmed that a dedicated site team will be in place to assist and communicate with people who may experience restricted access during the construction work. The work will be carried out on a rolling basis, as part of a wider programme.
Preparatory works for the second project will commence in Tong and Coll in a fortnight, from Monday, 21st October.
Calmax has been appointed to install the £3 million pipeline which aims to improve the water mains. Work is scheduled to begin in earnest on 11th November with an estimated duration of 14 months.
£7.5 million investment to upgrade Lewis water mains
8 October 2024
Replacement water pipes for Ness
