Engineering

Engineering

Environmental Engineering Section provides the technical expertise in the formulation of a surface water management strategy for the City which will:

• aim to prevent flooding
• help stimulate regeneration
• promote environmental improvements

The sections also acts as consultants for Building Control and Public Safety on geotechnical and geoenvironmental aspects of:

• building warrant applications
• involving an understanding of soil and groundwater contamination
• buildings showing structural distress

The section assists in progressing the Service's delivery of development and regeneration strategies and projects in the following:

• Vacant and Derelict Land - assessing the potential of such sites for SUDS solutions to surface water drainage.
  
• Metropolitan Glasgow Strategic Drainage - providing a viable strategy for dealing with surface water drainage throughout the Glasgow conurbation.
  
• Flood Prevention and Maintenance of Watercourses - working along with other Council Service Providers, SEPA and Scottish Water to provide a standard approach to this flooding.

If you require further information or assitance please contact:

Development & Regeneration Services
Exchange House
229 George Street
GLASGOW
G1 1QU

Phone: 0141 287 8602
Fax: 0141 287 8603