Question reference: S6W-00587
- Asked by: Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 10 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 17 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the £10 million Scottish Water investment for improvement works for Ayr Beach, what assurances it can provide that it will continue to work with (a) Scottish Water, (b) SEPA and (c) Keep Scotland Beautiful to ensure that the water quality is at an acceptable standard.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to protecting and improving water quality across Scotland. We will continue to work with a range of stakeholders to ensure water quality at Ayr Beach achieves the best possible status. This includes Scottish Water, SEPA, Keep Scotland Beautiful, the agricultural sector, South Ayrshire Council and local communities.