Scottish Government

Deliver water and drainage infrastructure to support the expanded communities to be served by the Borders rail line.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

176, 233.

Contribution to NPF Strategy

• Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
• Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
• Encourages a sufficient supply of new homes in places where people want to live.

Development of new strategic infrastructure in accordance with Scottish Water's quality investment programme, the spatial priorities identified in this Framework and the development priorities identified by local authorities in their development plans. Consider the need for environmental assessment, appropriate assessment and detailed scheme level mitigation at plan or project level.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Summer, 2011 - Plans to reconnect the Scottish Borders to the rest of the UK rail network have been boosted after a £100 million loan was agreed with the European Investment Bank. Two bidders are currently vying to re-establish a rail link connecting Edinburgh to Midlothian and the Borders.

May 2010 - many significant constraints to development now removed through Scottish Water and developer investment. Remaining constraints are being addressed by Midlothian Council and Scottish Borders Council working with Scottish Water to deliver infrastructure where and when required.