Challenge / Goal
Historically, a significant area of North Glasgow has been at risk of surface water flooding, limiting development potential across the area and therebye creating substantial amounts of vacant and derelict land. With local sewer systems at capacity, no natural watercourse in the area and climate change likely to increase the frequency and intensity of adverse weather events, a different approach to removing excess surface water was required.
Solution
After a decade of planning, the solution has been the Glasgow ‘Smart Canal’ Scheme, relying on sensors and predictive weather technology to dynamically manage water levels along the Forth & Clyde Canal allowing it to become a drainage route for excess surface water during high rainfall events. With early warning of wet weather, the water level in the canal can be lowered by up to 100 mm, isolating the North Glasgow section and moving excess water into the nearby River Kelvin.
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Log inTime period
Planning time
6 months to 1 year
Implementation time
2 to 5 years
Implementers
The Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Partnership
Service providers
Glasgow City Council; Scottish Canals; Scottish Water
End users
The Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage Partnership
Prepares the city for disruptive events