Further public meeting planned in Perth to discuss £310,000 flood protection measures

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A further public meeting has been planned to discuss proposed £310,000 measures to significantly reduce the impact of flooding in the Craigie area of Perth.The gathering at Craigie Church Hall on Friday, July 14 follows the publication of the Craigie Burn Flood Study last month.It recommends upgrading the Queen’s Avenue culvert and modifying the channel at Balmoral Place and Queen’s Avenue.Amey Consulting estimates this could potentially lower the Craigie Burn’s bed by approximately 200mm, increasing the channel capacity.The draft study’s recommendations are seen as “a cost-effective and beneficial solution” and the best choice out of a 13-option shortlist.The study also highlights a history of significant flooding in this area of Perth, dating back to September 1981.Businesses, homes and roads in Craigie were all severely impacted by flooding chaos in both September 2022 and August 2020.Hosted by Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart and Perthshire South and Kinross-shire MSP Jim Fairlie, proceedings on July 14 will take place from 3pm until 4.30pm.The meeting will give affected residents the opportunity to share their opinions on the study’s findings and recommendations ahead of the July 16 deadline for comments on the study.Perth and Kinross Council, Scottish Water, SEPA and the Scottish Flood Forum have been invited to attend.Mr Wishart said: “There was an expectation at the public flood meeting I held last October that a follow-up meeting would be held once the Craigie Burn Flood Study had been published.“I am pleased to confirm that this meeting will be taking place, and all local residents are welcome to attend.“This is to give those affected the chance to discuss their thoughts on whether the study’s