Public told not to swim in Tay as Dundee emergency sewer repair continues

Members of the public have been told not to swim in the Tay as emergency repairs take place on a sewer in Dundee.

Temporary traffic restrictions remain in place as work is carried out on Riverside Drive, near the Tesco Riverside store.

The repair, which started on Friday, is described as “complex” and is continuing on Monday.

Riverside Drive has been shut eastbound from the Tesco roundabout to the shop’s goods entrance, with a signed diversion in place via Perth Road and Hawkhill.

Customers can still access the supermarket.

Scottish Water says its teams are monitoring the environmental impact of the work but as a precaution, ‘no swimming’ signs are being displayed at Broughty Ferry beach.

A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “This is a complex repair given the depth of the sewer pipe.

No timescales for completion of sewer repair

“Our contractors will begin the full repair [on Monday] morning, but as yet we do not know how long this will take.

“Traffic restrictions are in place for the health and safety of staff and people living, working, or visiting the area.

“We are working with other agencies to monitor and minimise any environmental impact.

“As a precaution, members of the public are currently being advised not to swim at Broughty Ferry bathing beach.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused, and we are working as quickly as possible to ensure this essential work is completed.”

Sepa warning not to bathe at Broughty Ferry or Monifieth

A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said: “We remain in contact with Scottish Water, who advise that repairs are under way.

“As a precautionary measure, Dundee City Council has updated signage at Broughty Ferry to advise against bathing or paddling in the bathing water.

“SEPA’s electronic bathing water signage at Monifieth has been updated to advise against bathing or paddling as a precaution.

“SEPA officers will carry out water quality sampling and continue to monitor the situation.

“We would urge anyone worried about a potential pollution incident to contact our 24-hour pollution reporting line as soon as possible. This can be done through our online form at www.sepa.org.uk/report or via 0800 80 70 60.”