78 Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme
STONEHAVEN FLOOD PROTECTION SCHEME
Stonehaven has historically suffered from flooding which affected local residences and businesses within the lower reach of the River Carron . Major flooding events have occurred in Stonehaven over many years , most recently in 1988 , 1995 , 2001 , 2002 , 2007 , 2009 and 2012 which have caused the evacuation of nearby residents .
Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme ( FPS ) is designed to protect homes and businesses which have previously been badly affected by flooding events around the River Carron . It is to provide a standard of protection well above the current Association of British Insurers requirements , reducing flood risk to 372 residential properties , 2 public utility sites , a school and an emergency service site .
Once completed , it will provide a 0.5 % chance of occurrence standard of protection ( 1 in 200-year flood event ). It will also include an allowance for climate change ( 33 % increase to 2080 ) and a safety margin catering for uncertainties .
The works are the design of defined elements and construction of Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme . This includes construction of walls , embankments , culverts , and alteration
Zone 2G – Looking Downstream to Woodview Court