Technical reports

Two independent specialist reports have been published that will help us identify the best options for the future of housing and flood protection in Brechin.

Housing options appraisal – council stock

An options appraisal involves measuring several potential solutions against a set of agreed criteria. The aim is to find the solution that best meets everyone’s needs.

The option appraisal of the affected council housing stock in the Brechin River Street Area (BRSA) was carried out by housing consultants Arneil Johnston.

BRSA covers Meikle Mill, Nursery Lane, Nursery Park, and River Street.

The study measured several potential solutions and explored impacts on residents, landlords and the community.

Read the housing options appraisal report:

Option Appraisal for Brechin River Street Area (BRSA) Council Housing Stock

Appendix 1A: Brechin Flood Map properties

Appendix 1B - BRSA Council Properties Flood Extent

Appendix 2 BRSA Housing Needs and Asset Performance Analysis

Appendix 3 BRSA Pre Flood NPV Outcomes

Appendix 4 BRSA Demand Analysis Outcomes

Appendix 5 BRSA Reinstatement NPV Outcomes

Appendix 6 Resident Consultation Report

Appendix 7 Potential Demolition Units Map

Appendix 8 Remodelling 77 Units Map

Appendix 9 BRSA Remodelling and Relocation NPV Outcomes

Appendix 10 BRSA Option Appraisal Matrix

Flood protection options appraisal

A Flood Protection Options Appraisal was commissioned in February 2024.

It was carried out by JBA Consulting, a leading environmental and engineering consultancy.

Its aims were to:

• assess the condition of the Flood Protection Scheme (FPS)
• use hydrological modelling to estimate the flow rate of the River South Esk through Brechin during Storm Babet
• determine the current level of protection provided by the FPS
• identify and provide a cost benefit analysis on a range of engineering-focused options to enhance flood protection

Read the flood protection options appraisal report

Information sessions

We are holding information sessions to provide an overview of both reports at different times and venues. Details will be announced shortly.

These will give you the opportunity to put your questions about both options appraisals to staff with the appropriate technical knowledge.

We’ll use your comments and questions to help us identify any gaps in information and further work we need to do.