Scottish Water gifts £ 3600 tree to area after disruptions
ALMOST 100 people braved the cold in Glasgow last week to attend a lights switch- on ceremony for a Chr istmas tree donated by Scottish Water.
In an evening full of festive cheer, Ibrox and Cessnock residents gathered at the Ibrox Library last Wednesday to welcome the arrival of the area’s first community tree.
The donation of the £ 3600 tree was organised by Scottish Water as a ‘ goodwill gesture’ and ‘ thank you’ to local residents who have experienced lengthy disruption in the area due to works carried out by the firm at Edmiston Drive.
Jane McKenzie, Scottish Water’s communications manager, switched on the lights. She said: “We were delighted to donate the Christmas tree to the local community as our way of thanking them for their patience and understanding during some of our work in the area.
“We always make every effort to minimise any disruption or inconvenience when we are working in any community but sometimes it is unavoidable and we greatly appreciate the help we’ve received from customers in the area.”
Families later attended the Clyde Community Hall, where they enjoyed pizza, hot drinks and mince pies.
Avril Williamson, Chair of Ibrox and Cessnock Community Council, said: “The number of local residents who turned out in freezing weather to see the Christmas tree lights
switched on was three times what we expected.
“This shows how much the people of Ibrox and Cessnock are excited to have their own Christmas tree at last.
“We are very grateful to Scottish Water for their donation, which has brought some extra Christmas
cheer to the community.” Pipe installation and other work Scottish Water has been carrying out in the area is part of the Glasgow Resilience Project.
The new water main is being installed in the Ibrox, Mosspark, Pollok, Priesthill, Nitshill and Parkhouse areas of Glasgow.