The Scottish Water Experience - Final Oct 2010 Water JournalJohn Mackie
- Scottish Water was formed in 2002 by merging over 400 local water boards into a single public company serving all of Scotland. It has achieved significant cost reductions and performance improvements since.
- It is wholly government-owned but operates commercially under independent regulation. Regulators initially had strained relations with Scottish Water but their capabilities have improved over time.
- Scottish Water leverages technology like mobile computing and work scheduling systems to efficiently manage operations across Scotland. It delivers a large capital program with both in-house and private partners.
- Studies show top water utilities are large, commercially run, and well-regulated - characteristics that help explain Scottish Water's success. However, relying on local councils for revenue collection is a challenge.
The Scottish Water Experience - Final Oct 2010 Water JournalJohn Mackie
- Scottish Water was formed in 2002 by merging over 400 local water boards into a single public company serving all of Scotland. It has achieved significant cost reductions and performance improvements since.
- It is wholly government-owned but operates commercially under independent regulation. Regulators initially had strained relations with Scottish Water but their capabilities have improved over time.
- Scottish Water leverages technology like mobile computing and work scheduling systems to efficiently manage operations across Scotland. It delivers a large capital program with both in-house and private partners.
- Studies show top water utilities are large, commercially run, and well-regulated - characteristics that help explain Scottish Water's success. However, relying on local councils for revenue collection is a challenge.
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