Highland pupils in Beauly given insight into water cycle thanks to £615,000 Scottish Water sewer upgrade work
Sewer upgrade work has helped provide school pupils with an eye-opening introduction to the water cycle.
Pupils at Beauly Primary School recently got a hands-on introduction to the water cycle and waste water treatment during an interactive session as part of Scottish Water’s ongoing investment in the area.
The engaging workshops reached 121 pupils across the school’s P1 to P7 classes and covered everything from the journey of water, to how to stay safe around construction sites.
This visit was delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA), who are carrying out significant sewer upgrade investment in the area on behalf of Scottish Water. The sessions aimed to educate and inspire young minds about the vital work behind water and waste water services.
CWA customer manager, Clive Duncan, said: “It’s always a pleasure to visit local schools in the communities where we work to engage with the kids and tell them all about the water cycle.
“The pupils at Beauly Primary were incredibly enthusiastic, asking fantastic questions and showing a real interest in how our water and waste water networks operate.”
The school’s headteacher, Tracey Fraser-Lee, said: “The presentations were both fun and informative, keeping the children engaged throughout.
“Our pupils particularly enjoyed the interactive parts and asked lots of thoughtful questions to deepen their understanding. It was a great experience for the children.”
The visit was part of Scottish Water’s £615,000 work to upgrade the sewer network in Beauly - an essential improvement that the company says will deliver long-term benefits for the community.
As part of the upgrade, around 450 metres of new sewer pipes are being installed, extending from the existing pumping station off Maple Vale to Station Road.
Scottish Water said that progress on the project has been “good”, with the majority of the work expected to be complete by the Christmas break. Some final works will be carried out in the new year, with re-seeding scheduled for the spring to fully reinstate the area.
