Morrison Construction awarded Arbroath flood protection contract

Angus Council has awarded the contract for the Arbroath flood protection scheme to Morrison Construction.Morrison Construction’s previous work on the Brechin Flood Prevention SchemeFunded by the council and the Scottish Government, the Arbroath (Brothock Water) Flood Protection Scheme has been designed to reduce the risk of flooding from the Brothock Water, which runs through the coastal town, and provides a one in 200-year standard of protection.It is a national priority project under the Flood Risk Management Strategy and has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).The project had been due to start in May this year but, in common with almost all areas of the UK-construction sector, has experienced some delay as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic response.Morrison Construction has been appointed following a tender evaluation process and is currently engaged in a detailed pre-start review of the £12 million project with a view to commencing work shortly. This review will ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines and working practices.The scheme is focused on holding back flows in the catchment above Arbroath to reduce flows in Brothock Water thus protecting parts of the town that have suffered from flooding in the past and remain at risk from flooding.It will remove 530 people and their properties from their current level of flood risk, preventing flood damage that averages at £840,000 each year. Once underway, the project will take approximately 18-months to complete.The scheme builds on a successful partnership between Scottish Government, Angus Council and Morrison Construction which saw the delivery of the Brechin Flood Prevention Scheme, one of the biggest civil engineering projects ever undertaken in Angus at the time, and which provides a one in 200 years’ standard of defence against flooding.