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Published Date: 02 July 2008
ELECTRONIC maps of the city's drains have been produced for the first time, to help prevent flooding.
The Capital is one of the first in the UK to create the maps, which were recommended in a report into the UK's flood defences, published last week.

The city council joined with Scottish Water to scan thousands of pages of records dating back to 1875. Tim Rayner, a senior conservation officer at the council, said the project would help the local authority meet the report's recommendations, as well as saving around £25,000 a year.

Scottish Water's regional manager, Craig Lawson, added: "In the future, this digital record will be accessible through handheld devices.

"It will arm engineers with the vital information they require on the ground."





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  • Last Updated: 02 July 2008 10:59 AM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Technology , Scottish Water
 
1

madrab,

Edinburgh 14/08/2008 20:10:41
Wouldn't the council be better just unblocking the current drains?

You don't need a hi tech map, they tend to be by the side of roads.
2

Mr Fuzzy,

Edinburgh 02/10/2008 02:06:42
Better still, sweep the streets clear of the leaves in autumn before heavy rain washes them on top of the drains and into the drain system. Perhaps these maps will help the council determine the most efficient route to drive the cleaning vehicles.

 

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