Under Scottish Canals’ Capital Investment Plan 2023/24 essential works have got underway at Lily Loch Reservoir, in North Lanarkshire.
The works will take place at the reservoir which is located to the south east of Caldercruix, Airdrie.
The £1.25m project will see new drawdown pipework and associated underground structures being installed on the northern side of the main dam embankment and downstream face.
The reservoir will be significantly drawn down over the course of the project.
Initial drawdown of the reservoir and investigation works will be carried out in the winter of 2023/2024, with the construction phase beginning April 2024 with completion set for December 2024.
Other minor works taking place will be bridge improvements, as well as wall and spillway repairs that will be carried out throughout the duration of the works.
These are essential upgrade works being carried out by Scottish Canals as required by the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011, as part of our ongoing commitment to reservoir safety.