Water flowing back into Cooper Park pond in Elgin after work to fix section of pipe

WATER is flowing back into the pond in Elgin's Cooper Park after work to replace a section of pipe.

Members of the public had raised concerns about the level of the water, as well as its colour and smell.

Moray Council confirmed that tree roots blocking a pipe had prevented fresh water from getting into the pond.

The issue has now been fixed, but the council added that it may take a while before things are back to normal.

A Moray Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm that there has been a problem with the pond’s water inlet pipe which had been blocked by tree roots.

"Work has been done to replace a section of pipe and water is now flowing back into the pond.

"We are monitoring this, but please note that it can take some time to replenish and clear.”

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