Well that was an interesting meeting with Scottish Water and Kelda Water representatives about the 6ft 6in high cabinet at the Braehead in Newtonhill. They agreed to look at other options for siting the cabinet, including tucked in beside the hedge at the top of the beach path. However there are technical requirements which must be met for such installations, so no promises from the utilities at this stage.

I also spoke to neighbours, one of whom is looking forward to this going operational to reduce the noise from the pumping station.