MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT TO FUTURE-PROOF ESTATE DRAINAGE

The six-figure project marks a proactive step towards ensuring the Estate remains resilient and well-equipped to handle the challenges of increasingly frequent heavy rainfall caused by climate change.

Mark McCallum, director at Ipsum said: “As part of the works programme, all private drainage lines are being inspected and jetted, ensuring the system is clean and functioning at its best.  So far, all 28 urgent Grade 4 repairs identified have been successfully completed, helping to reduce potential blockages through collapses and the like. A further 37 Grade 3 repairs will next be addressed and help prevent issues from developing over the short to medium term.”

Lisa McAlinden, Estates Manager added: “Drainage is one of the key areas on Hillington Park that requires ongoing major expenditure to ensure resilience and mitigate the impact of flooding from heavy rainfall.  MAPP is focussed on delivering cost-effective essential services funded by the common estate charge that keep Hillington Park a safe, attractive, and high-performing environment for everyone.”

Ipsum, which has its main Scottish branch based on Hillington Park, provides the estate management team with a range of infrastructure management services.