Scottish Borders Council has announced the second phase of a flood protection scheme is underway.

Phase one of the Skiprunning Burn Flood Protection Scheme in Jedburgh was completed in March 2015.

Local firm JMS Harkin carried out the work over a period of four weeks.

Improvements included upgrades to the grille at Burn Wynd and the creation of a flood relief drain at Duck Row.

Further works were taken forward as Phase 1A in advance of Phase two following discussions with councillors.

These works included replacing the boundary fence at the fire station, drainage improvements at the Canongate and extending planters at Market Square and Canongate.

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The council is now due to complete the second phase by the end of 2015.

Works include:

• Work at the Larkhall Farm culvert to build up its resilience.

• A new debris trap at Wildcat Cleuch.

• Replacement of the secondary trash screen to allow improved access for clearing.

• Replace the primary trash screen at Burn Wynd with a new angled screen, providing a greater area, and new hardstanding for easier clearing.

• Creation of a new overflow bypass culvert.

• Widening the burn on approach to main culvert inlet and providing concrete walls to retain the ground.

• CCTV monitoring of the inlet screen and ultrasonic measurement of the new screen.

In addition, flood resilient doors will be fitted to vulnerable homes.

Councillor Gordon Edgar said: "The start of phase two of the Skiprunning Burn Flood Protection Scheme will be a welcome sight for residents in Jedburgh.

"These works will reduce the impact of flooding, but it is still important that the Jedburgh public take steps to protect themselves."

(LM/CD)