It was exactly one year ago that we were asked to install willow at Tarholm Sewage Outfall following completion of the new structure. At the start of the works This rather unpopular outfall had been installed after it was relocated from the Water of Coyle where there was inadequate dilution for the treated discharge from the Joppa treatment works. SEPA advised Scottish Water that a hard engineering approach was unsuitable so the decision was taken to look for a suitable green engineering option and that’s where ART were able to help. Given a tight deadline of the end of September…

Source: Ayshire River Trust – Tarholm willow after 1 year