Project
River Ness Flood Alleviation Phase 2
Civil Engineering
River & Coastal
Scotland
Client
Highland Council
Value
£9,750,000
Duration
52 weeks
Employers Representative
Highland Council
Providing flood protection to 800 residential and 200 business properties close to the River Ness.
The level of flood protection will be up to 1 in a 100-year return event.
The flood alleviation scheme comprises 3km of in-situ reinforced concrete flood defence walls along both banks from Ness Bridge in the city centre to the river mouth by the harbour.
Developed for The Highland Council, the scheme provides flood protection while redeveloping the riverside area to be more attractive and accessible.
FLOOD
DEFENCES
Active travel has also been promoted with the provision of high-quality streetscaping, wider riverside walkways and shared surfaces and a reduction in on-street parking.
The finishes and appearance of the wall were matched to the appearance of phase 1 which was nearing completion at project commencement and was delivered under a separate contract.
3
km of flood defences
1.1
km of kerbing installed
800
residential properties protected
200
business properties protected
Awards
- The Saltire Society’s Awards for Civil Engineering 2015 Commendation
