Moray Firth infrastructure problems continue
Sewage problems at the River Nairn appear to be addressed now, according to the Gurn (on its new domain!).
However, the BBC reports that Inverness has also suffered a serious blockage (though claims no raw sewage was discharged).
Comments at Simply Swans suggest Forres has its own sewage issue as well.
It would be interesting to get an official statement on the state of sewage works along the Moray Firth coast, because at present confidence that the current drainage infrastructure can cope is waning fast.
Considering plans for massive expansion along the A96 corridor, the danger – as frequently noted by the APT – is that current infrastructure will not be able to cope.
While the Scottish Government is keen to push on development at Inverness – I seem to recall it quoted that 70% of the workforce is employed in the public sector, rather than private business, hence the need for expansion – perhaps the Scottish Government should look more closely at infrastructure support for any such development?
After all, the UK is littered with planned developments that have gone wrong. It would be a criminal shame if the Highlands were to become the next big planning mistake.
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