Consultants appointed for Brechin flood protection uplift design

We have appointed leading environmental and engineering consultancy JBA Consulting to develop designs for the uplift of Brechin’s Flood Protection Scheme.

And their team is now working in the Brechin River Street area, with a drone flight survey taking place in recent days and the Preliminary Ecological Survey of the area now underway.

The drone survey captured a series of photographs that will help to create a 3D model that will assist with future measurement and modelling of the designs.

An important part of the consultant’s work in close association with Angus Council will be continued community engagement across the channels that have already been established with local residents and businesses.

These will include online meetings, drop-in sessions, direct emails from our Communities Team, and updates on social media and the Engage Angus web pages - where residents can also subscribe to stay informed and receive updates, news and events relating to Brechin beyond the Flood.

It is anticipated that engagement on the design proposal options to raise the existing flood protection scheme will begin in December. Full details will be confirmed shortly.

Elected members agreed the allocation of £100k from the Year 4 UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 to progress design work to increase the height of the existing Flood Protection Scheme at Council’s meeting in June. The Communities Committee will receive reports on the progress and outcome of the design work and community engagement from the Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Environment.