A series of exhibition events showcasing plans for a local flood protection scheme are due to take place in Angus.

The council is currently developing the Arbroath (Brothock Water) Flood Protection project to provide a 1-in-200-year standard of protection for the town.

Elements of the scheme include:

• The construction of three flood storage areas at Brothock Meadows, St Vigeans and Hercules Den, using embankments and flow controls to retain flood water above the natural ground level.

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• Enhanced defences including a combination of new flood walls where there are no flood defences, or where existing defences are in poor condition, the local raising of existing walls and some minor remedial works to existing walls.

The works will improve on the existing flood prevention scheme which was built in 1987.

Residents are now being invited to attend a series of local events detailing plans for the project.

The exhibitions will take place between 3pm - 7pm at Voluntary Action Angus, Arbroath on:

• Monday, 30 May

• Tuesday, 31 May

• Wednesday, 01 June

(LM/MH)