Situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland is Malletsheugh Farm; a beef and sheep farm with a mix of breeding cows and texel cross ewes.
The farm has been affected by a Scottish Water pipeline going through their land. Over the past few years, the pipeline has caused various issues, including drainage problems and losses in agricultural production.
D&R has managed several claims for the farm, focusing on different areas of impact:
Remedial Drainage Work
One major issue was the disruption to the drainage systems on the land. D&R successfully secured a claim for remedial drainage work, covering the necessary repairs and helping to get the land back to its best condition.
Ongoing Claims
D&R is now preparing another claim to tackle further drainage issues and compensate for lost production, ensuring the farm is fully covered for the damages.
Thanks to D&R’s efforts, Malletsheugh Farm has received fair compensation, helping to reduce the impact of the pipeline and protect the land’s future productivity.
John Pollock, of Malletsheugh Farm said:
“My advice to anyone dealing with utilities companies is not to go it alone; D&R were invaluable for us. After a previous mistake handling pylons myself, I brought D&R in immediately this time, and Ian McKnight and Sarah Bennett provided excellent support.
I can’t rate D&R highly enough; without them, we would have been taken advantage of, and their hard work has made a significant difference for us.”
If your land is impacted by utilities projects contact Ian Austin, Director and Head of Utilities, Energy, and Infrastructure on 0131 449 6212.
