Dunside reservoirs discontinuance: taking a new approach

Discontinuance of reservoirs, particularly those retained by ageing embankment dams, is becoming a common option for water companies who no longer need these assets for their water supply network. This paper will examine the discontinuance of Dunside Upper and Lower reservoirs, describing the novel aspects of the project, along with the method of project delivery, and how they contributed towards the success of the project. It will also describe the process for removal under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011, which in the case of complete removal of the reservoir is termed abandonment.