A study to be undertaken by Dundee University into the coastal erosion at Montrose is due to begin within the next few weeks, following the appointment of a research officer to the project.

In due course, the results of the research will be carefully studied to decide the best way of managing the coastal erosion which affects the area. The Scottish Government approved funding for the project last year.


Angus Council convener of Infrastructure Services Councillor David May said: "The council and Montrose Port Authority are working to establish the best ways of managing the coastal erosion at Montrose. We hope that the Dundee University study, once completed, will help us in that goal."

A contractor began work on site this week to re-establish the access ramp at the north end of the beach. This entry point had to be closed off for reasons of safety because of localised erosion and work to re-open the entrance point was hampered by the severity of winter storms.

(GK/JM)