Scottish Water is improving the natural environment of the River Tay and Loch Tay with the construction of a new £1.9million waste water treatment works at Kenmore. The facility, along with two new pumping stations will replace the existing septic tank solution.

Commenting on the construction of a new waste water treatment plant at Kenmore, Perthshire North MSP, John Swinney said:

"With the construction of this new plant, Scottish Water will help to improve the environment and the quality of water on Loch Tay.

"The previous provision of a septic tank in the village was not an ideal solution and I am delighted to see that Scottish Water is putting in place a new treatment works and two pumping stations.”

As well as meeting strict new waste water treatment standards, this will also allow the community to expand further, providing additional capacity within the local network for future growth. This is expected to comprise of additional hotel beds, significantly boosting the tourism economy and extra housing, in line with the local authority’s plans for the area.

President of the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce, Stephen Leckie said:

"Perthshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes improvements to the county's infrastructure that advance the prospects for the growth of economic activity, particularly tourism and improving the water quality of the Tay to attract further visitors and for the benefit of those that live in the area. Furthermore, it will raise perceptions of the environmental integrity of this world renowned river."

The project is due for completion later this summer.