View information on each phase and estimated timescales (last updated 5 October 2018)
The scheme is being constructed in 2 phases:
Phase 1 - Construction (Completed January 2016)
Phase 1 construction works were completed on 12 January 2016. The works consisted of:
- Improvements to the Main Street drainage system and outfall to River Almond
- Bowling Club flood defences
- Demolition of sports pavilion
- Rock armour embankment protection to section of River Almond
View photographs of the Contract 1 works (PDF) [1MB] .
Phase 2 - Construction (October 2016 to October 2018)
The Phase 2 construction works have been carried out by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd. Works started in October 2016 and are programmed for completion by October 2018. Progress has been affected by various factors, including service diversions, unexpected ground conditions and weather. However, the flood defences are now in place and all the engineering works complete. Landscaping, planting and accommodation works are being carried now. The opportunity is also being taking to patch the roads and footpaths in the immediate vicinity of the works.
View photographs of the Contract 2 works (PDF) [4MB] .
Contractor Public Liaison Officer
Balfour Beatty no longer have a dedicated Public Liaison Officer, but if you have any queries with regards to the works you can contact Sam Hunter, Balfour Beatty's project manager, his contact details are:
- Email: sam.hunter@balfourbeatty.com
- Telephone: 07976 770177
Aerial drone surveys
To date, 17 aerial drone surveys have been carried out between December 2016 and September 2018 to monitor the progress of the Scheme. The drone surveys, along with footage of the removal and installation of the Black Bridge, are available to view below. Further drone surveys will be carried out as works progress.
December 2016
January 2017
April 2017
May 2017
July 2017
August 2017
September 2017
November 2017
December 2017
January 2018
March 2018
April 2018
June 2018
July 2018
August 2018
September 2018
Removal and installation of Black Bridge
Latest scheme programme
- Phase 1 Construction Works (Mackenzie Construction) - Completed: January 2016
- Phase 2 Ground Investigation (Raeburn) - Completed: May 2015
- Phase 2 Detailed Design (Mouchel/WSP) - Completed: June 2016
- Phase 2 Construction Works (Balfour Beatty) - October 2016 to October 2018 (but further planting will be carried out in spring 2019)
If you have any queries relating to the Almondbank Flood Protection Scheme please contact either John Wharrie, Project Manager on 01738 477207 or Russell Stewart, Engineer, Structures and Flooding Team on 01738 477277. Alternatively please email us at almondbankfloodscheme@pkc.gov.uk.
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