Work on Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme in Dundee has been completed.

Just short of 12 months after starting on site at Douglas Terrace, Broughty Ferry contractors McLaughlin and Harvey have finished the first of nine areas of street works.

Mark Flynn convener of Dundee City Council's city development committee, who was at the site to see progress for himself said: "Flood protection for our coastal communities is crucial, but the high quality of the work here is also completely in keeping with the buildings and streetscape around it.


"The thought and consultation that has gone into the design and execution of the scheme so far, and the incorporation of active travel works makes this not only a valuable practical asset but an attractive addition as well."

Since work started on 01 June last year 800m of rotary bored pile and 180m of sheet piling has been put in along with the construction of 800m of the sea defence wall and 400m of natural stone set back wall.

The whole scheme is designed to reduce the risk of flooding to residential, open space, community and businesses in Broughty Ferry through works along Douglas Terrace, James Place, Fisher Street and Beach Crescent.

Improvements to the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure between Broughty Ferry Castle and the west end of Douglas Terrace were incorporated into the recently opened section of works.

McLaughlin and Harvey design consultants, who are Wates Construction Ltd's sub-contractors in Scotland, produced the specification and design of the Broughty Ferry Flood Protection Scheme along with the council’s in-house structural and civil engineering teams.