Mill Burn Flood Protection Study
Within the Highland and Argyll Local Flood Risk Management Plans there is an action for us to carry out a Flood Protection Study (FPS) for the Mill Burn in Inverness.
Consultants Mott Macdonald carried out detailed hydraulic modelling of the flood mechanisms that occur on the river and developed a preferred option for alleviating flood risk. The preferred option consists of direct defences, headwall modifications, pipe removal under the Harbour Road Bridge and natural flood management in the upstream catchment. The option to also include channel widening is being considered.
Subject to Scottish Government funding and the outcome of national prioritisation of flood protection schemes, we should progress with the detailed design for the scheme.