Flood management at Wyndford Estate

Today, I went on a walk along the Kelvin Walkway to the Wyndford Estate. This is part of the West Highland Way and a cycle route to/from Milngavie.

Views of greenspace and core path network through the Wyndford Estate

Views of a multistorey block and and district heating centre in the Wyndford Estate

The open spaces are designated public amenity greenspace and part of the green link between the Botanic Gardens and Dawsholm Park. Part of the estate acts as a flood plain and it is an area of wetland for at least 4 months of the year. The area is fenced off and described as soft ground.

View of wetland area in the Wyndford Estate, next to the high rise block at Gorstan Place.

 

Underneath this surface water, Scottish Water have constructed a Combined Sewer Overflow and associated pipework for the Wyndford Estate. This project has helped to improve the environment at the River Kelvin. It has prevented items which are mistakenly flushed down the toilet (baby wipes, plastic cotton buds) from overflowing in to the river.

View of access to the Scottish Water Combined Sewer Overflow

There is potential to provide additional planting to support nature and wildlife habitats within the wetland area of the Wyndford Estate. The greenspaces could be enhanced for the wellbeing of the local community and promotion of nature conservation.