Work is continuing on a £1.75 million flood alleviation project in Kirkwall.

Contractors Andrew Sinclair Ltd are delivering the scheme on behalf of Orkney Islands Council, which has so far involved the construction of a minimum 1.1 metre high uninterrupted flood barrier running from Ayre Mills to St Catherine's Place roundabout.

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The structure will help protect low lying parts of central Kirkwall against storm surge flooding.

The next phase of work will see the fitting of flood gates and barriers at the Ayre Road car park and the entrance to Kirkwall Pier.

To carry out the scheme safely, access to car parks and Kirkwall pier will be restricted or closed for the following times next week;

• 8pm – 11pm, Ayre Road Car Park and Shapinsay Slip, Monday 04 December

• 8pm – 11pm, Kirkwall Pier, Tuesday 05 December

The £1.75m project has been 80% funded by the Scottish Government and was required under the Flood Risk Management Act.

(LM)