Narin has a thirst to aid environment
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Nairn is set to become host to one of a growing network of Scottish Water Top up Tap’s in 2021.
Highland Council has approved plans for the water company to install a new tap near the East Beach car park, alongside the River Nairn.
Water refill stations have been appearing across the country since 2018, including one in Inverness High Street. The taps aim to encourage people to carry a refillable bottle and to stay hydrated while they are on the go.
Scottish Water’s corporate affairs manager Gavin Steel said: “We have been delighted by the positive response to Top up Taps from communities the length and breadth of Scotland.
“During the pilot phase when we installed the first 10 taps, people from Nairn were among the first to ask how the town could get involved. Carrying a refillable water bottle and topping up from the tap is great for your health, good for your pocket and the best option for the environment too.
“We’re really pleased to have been able to find a site which will serve residents and visitors while they are enjoying the town’s beautiful outdoor spaces. We hope to be able to install the new tap before the spring and that it will be well used.”
Every refill tap is fitted with a monitor which records how much the tap is used. Nairn councillor Liz MacDonald said: “Environmental issues have always been close to Nairn’s heart. The new tap is one of many ways that we can all play our part in living more sustainably.”
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