Scottish Water work through night to halt flooding at The Helix and Kelpies
Engineers have worked through the night to deal with a burst water main causing flooding at a top Falkirk tourist attraction.
Since Monday, large areas of The Helix have been under water, forcing the closure of the park to vehicles, as well seeing the visitor centre shut.
Scottish Water officials have been working closely with Falkirk Council, Scottish Canals and The Helix team to deal with the situation.
Today (Wednesday), the water authority said repairs are being carried out and the water is beginning to drain away.
However, much of the area remains out of action at the height of the summer when thousands of visitors would be expected to attend to see the parkland and world-renowned Kelpies.
It will leave those running the park counting the cost of lost revenue at what should be one of the busiest times of the year.
The most recent update from The Helix team states: “The Helix remains closed to vehicles today, and our visitor centre will also be closed.
"Most of the water has been pumped out of the park overnight, however we don't have a water supply to our facilities.
"The toilets at both the visitor centre and the car park are currently closed. Please use the toilets at The Hide, located beside the lagoon.
"We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.”
In the update from the water authority, a Scottish Water spokesperson said: “Our teams have been working through the night to clear flooding adjacent to Helix Park and The Kelpies following a burst on a 12-inch water main near the Forth & Clyde Canal.
"We are continuing our efforts to pinpoint the exact location of the burst so that repairs can be completed as quickly and safely as possible.
"As a precaution, the visitor car park remains closed. We recognise the impact this may have on visitors and are working hard so that it can reopen at the earliest opportunity.
"We are working closely with Falkirk Council, The Helix visitor team and Scottish Canals to manage the situation and minimise disruption while repairs are carried out.
"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank visitors and the local community for their patience and understanding as this work continues."