Smart Rainwater Systems Connected at Two New Build Nurseries

Smart rainwater systems installed at two new-build Glasgow City Council nursery schools have been linked to a smart water management hub which uses predictive weather technology to reduce the likelihood of localised flood risk ahead of a storm event.

In the same way as Glasgow's award-winning Smart Canal operates, when the control hub forecasts heavy rainfall in the area, a signal will be sent to the nursery school triggering tanks to pump out any previously collected rainwater to and maximise the capacity of underground rainwater storage ahead of a storm.

The work to reduce the likelihood of flooding in the areas around Broomhill and Govanhill (Cuthbertson) Nursery Schools, is part of a larger programme that will see green technologies incorporated into four brand-new Early Years establishments, to help mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.

In addition to smart water systems at two of the nurseries, all four new-builds, including nurseries at Carntyne and Tollcross Park, will receive warmth and hot water through air source heat pumps.

The inclusion of sustainable technology in the nurseries is being delivered by match funding of £329,313 from the Scottish Government's Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP). This funding will help to increase the number of buildings within the estate operating low carbon technologies, provide a platform for new skills and knowledge to be gained and embedded across the council as well as supporting Glasgow's Climate Emergency Plan and our desire to achieve net zero carbon in the city by 2030.

Smart rainwater tank being installed

(April 2022)