Stevenston Rising Sewer Main Burst
Large Scale Repair
We are replacing multiple sections of pipe across the area
We are carrying out an urgent repair on a 700mm rising sewer main in Stevenston next to Ardeer Primary School.
CCTV checks showed the underground pipe was in particularly poor condition with multiple bursts along approximately 150m of its length. We are now close to completing the installation of nearly 100m of new pipe within the boundary of the school and towards the Shore Road car park.
We are also checking the rest of the sewer network within the school grounds to make sure there are no wider issues.
The intention is to turn the pumps back on during the week beginning Monday 6 October 2025 and return flows to the rising main, after which the site will be fully reinstated. Discussions are underway how best this can be achieved.
Extended hours working has now finished, with our teams on site from 7.30am to 6pm.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
Each section of new pipe is seven metres long
Further repairs outwith school grounds will be needed
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is being kept informed and up to date and everything will be done to minimise any impact on the environment and disruption for residents.
We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding.
Each burst requires a large excavation
Each section of new pipe is securely bolted in place
