Cramond
Project Overview
We are upgrading the wastewater network at Cramond Beach outside Edinburgh to improve the quality of the marine environment and to reduce sewer related debris entering the Firth of Forth.
The work is part of our £500m Improving Urban Waters programme.
The £8.6m project is expected to get underway in July 2026, completing in Autumn 2027.
At a Glance
- £8.6million investment project
- Work is expected to start July 2026 and be completed by autumn 2027
- Delivered by Caledonia Water Alliance
Beauty Spot
The project will upgrade the local wastewater network to protect the marine environment and reduce sewer related debris entering the Firth of Forth
What We Are Doing
We will be upgrading three storm overflows – at Cramond House, Davidson’s Mains and Cramond Wastewater Pumping Station (WWPS), as well as upgrading the local sewer network.
Work on Cramond House and Davidson’s Mains will begin in July 2026 and at Cramond WWTW in October 2026.
As well as installing new overflow chambers, powered screens will prevent objects larger than 6mm from entering the water environment during periods of heavy rainfall.
The existing storm overflows are located underground
Improving Urban Waters
Why We Are Doing It
Working closely with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Scottish Water identified priority storm overflows for improvement or replacement.
Regular beach clean-ups in the area as well as an aesthetic study found evidence of sewer related debris at Cramond Beach, Cramon Island and surrounding the causeway.
Under the banner ‘Draining the Ran, Enhancing the Environment’ the Improving Urban Waters investment will help reduce spills and prevent sewage related debris such as wet wipes from entering the environment during periods of rainfall.
Update April 2026
A planning application has been submitted to Edinburgh City Council.
