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Argyll and Bute Council · 11 September 2025
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Argyll and Bute Council Comhairle Earra-Ghàidheal Agus Bhòid Executive Director: Douglas Hendry Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT Tel: 01546 602127 Fax: 01546 604435 DX 599700 LOCHGILPHEAD 9 September 2025 SUPPLEMENTARY PACK ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE - ON A HYBRID BASIS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, KILMORY, LOCHGILPHEAD AND BY MICROSOFT TEAMS on THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2025 at 10:30 AM I enclose herewith item 10 (LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS - S37 INTERIM UPDATE) which was marked to follow on the Agenda for the above meeting. Douglas Hendry Executive Director ITEM TO FOLLOW 10. LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS - S37 INTERIM UPDATE (Pages 3 - 20) Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee Councillor John Armour (Chair) Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Graham Hardie Councillor Willie Hume Councillor Andrew Kain Councillor Jim Lynch Councillor Tommy MacPherson Councillor Ian MacQuire Councillor Luna Martin Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Ross Moreland (Vice-Chair) Councillor Gary Mulvaney Councillor Alastair Redman Councillor William Sinclair Councillor Andrew Vennard Councillor Peter Wallace Contact: Julieann Small, Democratic Services Assistant - 01546 604043 Public Document Pack
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 11 September 2025 LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS - S37 INTERIM UPDATE 1.0. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an update on how the delivery of the Council's duties under the Local Flood Risk Management Plans are progressing. This is approximately midway through the 2022-2028 Cycle 2 Plans. In accordance with the requirements of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act (2009) (‘the Act’), The Highland Council (as Lead Local Authority (LLA)) published its second Local Flood Risk Management Plan (‘the Plan’) in December 2022, setting out an ambitious range of flood risk management objectives and actions to be completed in the first 6 year cycle (2022-2028). The Act also places a duty (under section 37) on the LLA to - review the Plan; and - publish a report on the conclusions of the review, including information on the progress that has been made towards implementing the measures. The interim report must be made available for public inspection. The format of the Section 37 report has been developed by a Scottish Advisory and Implementation Forum for Flooding Group, and agreed through the LLA Forum, such that all local authorities, SEPA, Scottish Water and other responsible authorities can input to a standard template and report in a similar format to Scottish Government. The report requires noting the contents of the Section 37 Report and progress made on the measures within the current Highland and Argyll Local Flood Risk Management Plan; and agree to make the Section 37 Report for the Highland and Argyll Local Plan District available to the public on the Council’s website; Whilst Argyll and Bute Council has identified and is working to implement schemes identified as part of this report, it must be acknowledged that available budget and resources play a major role in the ability to undertake these works. Page 3 Agenda Item 10
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 11 September 2025 LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS - S37 INTERIM UPDATE 2.0. INTRODUCTION 2.1 The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (FRM Act) provides that the Scottish Ministers, SEPA and responsible authorities (Local Authorities & Scottish Water) must exercise their flood risk related functions with a view to working together to reduce overall flood risk in Scotland and places certain duties and responsibilities upon them. 2.2 SEPA are responsible for the development of Flood Risk Management Plans (“FRMP”s) and certain Lead Local Authorities are responsible for the development of LFRMP. Local Flood Risk Management Plans (“LFRMPs”) are developed on a six yearly cycle. Cycle One was from 2016-2022 and Cycle 2, currently in place, runs from 2022 until 2028. Argyll and Bute communities are in either: i. The Highland and Argyll Local Plan District Area (LPD01) where The Highland Council is the lead Local Authority. ii. The Clyde and Loch Lomond Local Plan District Area (LPD11) where Glasgow City Council is the lead Local Authority. Each Local Plan District has a FRMP and a LFRMP. FRMPs coordinate efforts to tackle flooding in Scotland. They set the national direction of future flood risk management, helping to target investment and coordinate actions across public bodies. The plans explain what causes flooding in high-risk areas as well as the impacts when flooding does occur. Within the plans objectives for tackling flooding in high-risk areas are set along with actions aimed at working towards those objectives. LFRMPs include the actions recommended in the Flood Risk Management Plan and add further details such as: • Funding arrangements for each action • Which organisation will be responsible for the delivery of the action. • The timescale for delivery. • Details of any coordination between authorities. Page 4
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2.3 The two current LFRMPs (Cycle Two 2022-2028) covering Argyll and Bute are: i. Highland & Argyll Local Flood Risk Management Plan (Cycle 2) ii. Clyde and Loch Lomond Local Flood Risk Management Plan (Cycle 2) 2.4 The Lead Authority for Argyll and Bute’s two Districts are: i. The Highland Council for The Highland and Argyll Local Plan District Area, ii. Glasgow City Council for The Clyde and Loch Lomond Local Plan District Area. 2.5 Section 37 of the FRM Act states that each Lead Authority must prepare and publish an Interim Report which reviews the LFRMP which has been in place for 2-3 years, and describes conclusions of the review including information on the progress that has been made towards implementing the measures identified in the implementation part of the plan. 2.6 To assist the two Lead Authorities with discharging their duties under the FRM Act, Argyll and Bute Council are obliged to provide data on progress which has been made towards implementing the measures identified for Argyll and Bute Council in the implementation part of the two Local Flood Risk Management Plans currently in place. 2.7 Once the final draft Interim Report is available, it is anticipated that this will require EDI Committee approval. 3.0. RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 It is recommended that the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee – i. endorse the report; ii. approve the content of the report and appendices to be provided to the Lead Authorities to allow the Section 37 Interim Reports to be prepared; and iii. agree that the Section 37 Interim Reports are brought back to Committee later in the year for approval. 4.0. DETAIL 4.1. Local Flood Risk Management Plan 2022-2028 4.1.1. Objectives to be undertaken during Cycle 2 (2022 – 2028) for each target area have been determined. 4.1.2. SEPA have prioritised the Potentially Vulnerable Areas (PVAs) based on their respective Benefit Cost Ratios (BCR). Table 3.1 has been extracted from the Stage 1 prioritisation of flood studies submitted for FRM cycle 2 report from SEPA: Page 5
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Table 4.1 Flood study title Scheme ID Study Location Flood source BCR BCR Class (* MB increase) Dunoon Surface Water Management Plan - Black Park 18 Dunoon Surface water 16.80 1 (VH) Dunoon Surface Water Management Plan - Sandhaven 53 Sandhaven Surface water 5.70 1 (VH) Lochgilphead Flood Study 15 Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute River and coastal 2.31 2 (H) Oban Flood Study 13 Oban, Argyll and Bute River, coastal and surface water 2.20 2 (H) Kilcreggan Surface Water Management Plan - Tigh Dearg Road 56 Kilcreggan Surface water 1.70 2 (H) Helensburgh Coastal Flood Protection Study 17 Helensburgh Coastal 1.33 3 (M) Tarbert Flood Study 14 Tarbert, Argyll and Bute Coastal 1.17 3 (M) Clachan Flood Study 16 Clachan Village, Tarbert, Argyll River 1.11 3 (M) Page 6
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4.1.3. It can be noted that the two areas with the highest Benefit Cost Ratio are located within the Cowal / Dunoon Areas within Argyll and Bute. 4.1.4. A significant amount of work has been undertaken by the Council under the current Local Flood Risk Management Plans. 4.1.5. Works have been undertaken at a number of sites as part of Cycle 2 LFRMPs, covered in sections 4.2-4.10 and further expanded on in Appendices A & B which shall be submitted to the Lead Authorities subject to Committee approval. 4.1.6. Should additional funding be made available from Scottish Government or from other avenues, schemes are prioritised to allow progress to be made within the remainder of Cycle 2. Study/ Scheme Works 4.2. CAMPBELTOWN PVA (02/01/27) Works have been delivered as part a £16 million pound scheme to improve the surface water drainage in Campbeltown. The works were undertaken over an 18 month period. These works were 80% funded by the Scottish Government and 20% funded by Argyll and Bute Council. 4.3. OBAN PVA (02/01/22) Local Authority responsibilities: 4.3.1. All Local Authority duties for which the Council are responsible under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 have been carried out: 4.3.1.1. Watercourse Inspection of Black Lynn Burn and its tributaries carried out, 4.3.1.2. No clearance and repair works have been identified which would substantially reduce the risk of flooding of land due to the condition of the Black Lynn or its tributaries. Therefore, no clearance or repair works can/shall be progressed under Section 18/59 of the Act. Additional works carried out to improve Oban’s resilience to flooding: 4.3.2. To improve the resilience of the Lochavullin Car Park pump system, works have been ongoing since October 2023 and the final element of these works (the relocation of the pump electrical units) is programme for Q3 2025/26. 4.3.3. Hydrological study completed by in-house engineers for the Black Lynn Burn. The study indicates that dredging of the Black Lynn Burn would not reduce the risk of flooding of land and that it would risk the downstream culverts being overwhelmed. Dredging of the Black Lynn Burn shall therefore not be progressed. 4.3.4. Japanese Knotweed survey undertaken and a report is expected to be available by September 2025. No works are anticipated to follow this report. Page 7
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Permanent Solution: 4.3.5. There is no identified funding for a major works solution at Oban. 4.3.6. Any permanent Flood Protection Scheme / major works solution would be a long- term project and likely to run into tens of millions of pounds requiring attenuation/water storage and general climate change adaptation measures aimed at mitigating or minimising disruption from severe weather events. 4.3.7. SEPA’s potential revision of PVAs may affect funding prioritisation and availability, however the outcome of their recent public consultation on this matter for Oban is not yet known. 4.3.8. All opportunities for securing any available funding to accelerate flood protection works at Oban are being considered. This includes making representations to Scottish Government seeking to make available funding to accelerate flood protection works at Oban – including a proposal to progress a scheme separately in smaller elements/stages, however Scottish Government still to confirm whether this proposal would risk affecting their 80% funding. 4.4. ISLE OF BUTE PVA (02/11/23) Rothesay Flood Study and Flood Protection Scheme (FPS) Performance Review This study has been completed. This involved ground multiple on-site investigations to be carried out such as Ground Investigations of both the areas adjacent to the shore and the seabed. CCTV surveys were carried out to map and gather data on the existing drainage network. Recommendations have been provided 4.5. HELENSBURGH TO LOCH LONG PVA (02/11/01) Tigh Dearg Road, Kilcreggan Works have been carried out to improve the surface water drainage system at Tigh Dearg Road in Kilcreggan. This involved installing a 600mm surface water drainage pipe from Argyll Road to the shore and simultaneously installing a new 150mm sewer for which Scottish Water will adopt. The completion certificate is expected shorty, after which a 52 week defect period will apply. 4.6. DUNOON PVA (02/11/22) Dunoon Surface Water Management Plans The schemes will be reviewed and works packages will be issued for works to proceed should budgets allow. The schemes will be split into the respective areas – Black Park and Sandhaven. 4.7. Antrim View, Islay Cooperation/ agreement is being sought from a landowner to reduce flood risk to local properties, adopted road and their own business property. The Council have undertaken Phase one of the works to increase culvert capacity in anticipation of further works being completed by the landowner. Council’s Page 8
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Legal department is determining appropriate responsibilities. 4.8 Flood Monitoring Network A Flood Monitoring Network is in place which monitors and records water levels and rainfall at key locations across Argyll and Bute. Email and SMS warnings are provided to our operations teams to manage appropriate responses during flood events or blockages. The existing multiyear contract to provide maintenance, telemetry and warning services is ending and a new contract is being tendered. Multiyear contract allowed for improved financial forecasting as annual maintenance costs are known, however breakdown/ failure of equipment has to be managed appropriately. Members should note that as part of the routine work carried out by Roads and Infrastructure Services our teams carry out inspections and clearance of trash screens, guard and culvert entrances at known areas of potential concern. Inspections and clearance are generally carried out prior to a known weather event, this work is designed to maximise the capacity and capability of various waterways and reduce flood risk. 4.9. WDM – Web Based Flood Risk Management System (WebFRMS) A cloud-based Flood Risk Management System, WDM WebFRMS, has been recently implemented. WDM also provide the asset management system for the road network, bridge, retaining wall and coastal protection asset stock, street lighting and other associated assets. WebFRMS allows remote access, ensures data consistency, streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration and enhances and assists in the recording and management of: 4.9.1. Flood Incident Recording, 4.9.2. Watercourse Inspections, 4.9.3. Waterbody Assessments, 4.9.4. Schedule of Clearance and Repair Works, 4.9.5. Flood Protection Schemes Asset Register, 4.9.6. Providing resilience for flood and weather events. 4.10. Watercourse Inspections / Waterbody Assessments The deployment of WebFRMS allows for a clearer approach to prioritising, implementing and recording watercourse inspections as necessary under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 to inform Waterbody Assessments. WebFRMS has allowed for detailed inspection of a number of watercourses – allowing for river features and observation to be plotted and mapped on the web-based system. The full implementation of this system will allow for inspections to be carried out more accurately, more reliably, and on clear frequency; with frequencies being based on the appropriate risk assessment of each individual waterbody. Page 9
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4.11. Coastal Change Adaptation Plans / Shoreline Management Plans The Scottish Government has developed a guidance to support local authorities in preparation of Coastal Change Adaptation Plans. Argyll and Bute Council has secured funding from Scottish Government to conduct case studies for six locations (Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Garelochhead, Cardross, Rothesay and Kilchattan Bay) based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. The first stage of the case studies, which involved an initial assessment of all six areas, focused on understanding the risk of coastal erosion and flooding, evaluating the associated economic impacts and identifying opportunities for adaptation initiatives and actions. This stage has been completed. The Second stage of the case study focuses on a site-specific study and is currently at a tendering stage. Additional funding has been secured by Argyll and Bute Council via 3 applications to support further Coastal Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP) case studies for three additional areas: Inverlussa in Isle of Jura, the Isle of Tiree and Laggan Bay in the Isle of Islay following erosion reports and community consultation. These new case studies are currently at a tendering stage. 5.0. CONCLUSION 5.1. This report provides an update on progress with flood risk management activities across Argyll and Bute including news actions which are in development. 6.0. IMPLICATIONS 6.1. Policy – Works are in accordance with the Local Flood Risk Management Plan 2022 – 2028 as endorsed by Council and the Council’s Flood Risk Management Policy. Local Authorities have powers under Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 “to manage flood risk and to take forward a flood protection scheme.” 6.2. Financial – The current capital and revenue budget allocation is supporting the ongoing projects activities. 6.3. Legal – Support is requested as required, primarily in relation to riparian ownership responsibilities. 6.4. HR – None. 6.5. Customer Service – None Known. 6.6. Risk – SEPA currently have issues with recent cyberattack and there is some risk in terms of times frames. Page 10
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6.7. Climate Change – Works are to discharge council’s duties under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and to build resilience against climate change. 6.8. Fairer Scotland Duty – None. 6.9. Equalities - protected characteristics – None. 6.10. Consumer Duty – None Known. 6.11. Island Communities – Isle of Bute PVA (4.4.) and Antrim View, Islay (4.7.) 6.12. Children’s Rights and Wellbeing – None Known. Kirsty Flanagan, Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Councillor John Armour, Policy Lead for Roads, Transport and Amenity Services September 2025 For further information contact: Andy Summers, Head of Roads and Infrastructure Service Andy.Summers@argyll-bute.gov.uk Elsa Simoes, Infrastructure Design Manager Elsa.simoes@argyll-bute.gov.uk Jamie Salmon, Engineer Jamie.salmon@argyll-bute.gov.uk Appendix A – Actions Appendix B – LPD Wide Page 11
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Appendix A – Actions Actions relating to Target Areas Actions which cover the whole Local Plan District (LPD). Columns C (RAG Status) and D (RAG status comment) have been populated with current standing / status on actions from the Flood Risk Management Team. Contributions and review by Planning and Civil Contingencies team where appropriate. Next step is to provide this information to Highland Council for inclusion in the formalised S37 Interim Report. Page 13
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Classification: OFFICIAL# LPD Target area ID Local authority Target area name Action_ID Action type General description (called 'action' in final target area datasheets) Description of Action for Cycle 2 Indicative Delivery Co-ordination Funding Delivery Lead RAG status - Interim Report RAG status comment Clyde and Loch Lomond 26 Argyll and Bute Helensburgh 2601 Property flood resilience scheme The proposed scheme to provide resilience measures against flooding for individual buildings is to be taken forward to help prevent water entering the property and to minimise flood damage. As part of the Helensburgh Flood Protection Scheme property flood resilience and resistance measures will be implemented. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with Helensburgh Community Council and individual business and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Clyde and Loch Lomond 26 Argyll and Bute Helensburgh 2602 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2026-2027 ABC to identify internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance Capital ABC GREEN Flood Risk Management Team have secured additional ring-fenced capital funding from Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation fund to conduct a case study at Helensburgh. This was based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. Tender being progressed 2025 to allow Consultant to be appointed for 2026-27 delivery. Clyde and Loch Lomond 26 Argyll and Bute Helensburgh 2605 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system are to be identified. These priority areas will provide a baseline for the identification of next steps in managing water ponding or over-whelmed drainage systems. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Develop and implement a surface water management plan to reduce the risk of flooding from surface water and small watercourses in Helensburgh. The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be assessed. The results of the sewer flood risk assessment should be considered. Opportunities to disconnect surface water from the sewerage system should be identified. The surface water management plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with Helensburgh Community Council and individual business and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC AMBER LFRMP - for Cycle 2 - Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 26 Argyll and Bute Helensburgh 2607 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Develop the detailed design of the flood protection scheme in Helensburgh based on the preferred option from the flood study. The preferred option consists of an initial cycle of property flood resistance and resilience measures followed by construction of new revetments, as well as set-back walls. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. 2028-2034 Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with Helensburgh Community Council and individual business and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. This action is scheduled for Cycle 3 within SEPA FRMP Cycle 2. Part of the process is adaptive solutions- the first being Property Flood Resilience then structural solutions. Clyde and Loch Lomond 26 Argyll and Bute Helensburgh 2608 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection scheme. 2028-2034 Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Helensburgh Community Council and individual business, property owners and landowners Revenue ABC GREEN 2608 is Cycle 3 therefore not listed in LFRMP Cycle 2 as C&LL do not list Cycle 3. Clyde and Loch Lomond 67 Argyll and Bute Kilcreggan 6701 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the flood works based on the detailed design. The works involve refurbishment of an existing surface water channel and a new pipe network which discharges to a watercourse. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. 2025 Argyll and bute Council co-ordinated with Scottish Water,Kilcreggan Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital ABC GREEN Tigh Dearg Road Flood Alleviation Scheme substantially complete and scheduled for certtified completion in 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 67 Argyll and Bute Kilcreggan 6702 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system have been identified. Next steps in managing such water ponding or over- whelmed drainage systems have been identified and should be implemented. The plan is to be reviewed and updated as needed. Implement the surface water management plan. The plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water, Kilcreggan Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital / Revenue ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 88 Argyll and Bute Rothesay and Port Bannatyne 8801 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. A flood study should be carried out to address coastal and surface water flood risk in Rothesay and Port Bannatyne. Using the best understanding of current coastal processes and anticipated changes due to climate change, flood modelling should be undertaken to review the standard of protection offered by the coastal defences. Surface water flood modelling should also be progressed and include the Lade area. The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be evaluated. The interactivity between coastal flooding and surface water flooding should be assessed. If flood risk is confirmed, scoping of the next steps should be completed. Rothesay - 2024 Port Bannatyne - See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council coordinated / will co- ordinate with Scottish Water, Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital/ Revenue plus any available external funding ABC AMBER Rothesay Flood Study completed (using Revenue Funding) Progress on Port Bannatyne Flood Study is dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 88 Argyll and Bute Rothesay and Port Bannatyne 8802 Flood defence maintenance The existing flood defences are to be maintained by the asset owner to ensure they are in good condition. Maintenance to the Rothesay Flood Protection Scheme should continue and updates to the maintenance regime be made based on the findings of the flood study. Ongoing ABC internal stakeholders Infrastructure Design and Roads Operations Revenue ABC GREEN Ongoing & in hand Clyde and Loch Lomond 100 Argyll and Bute Sandbank 10001 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Further development of the preferred option may be required prior to commencing with the detailed design. Argyll and Bute Council to develop the detailed design of the flood protection works in Sandhaven, Sandbank based on the preferred option from the surface water management plan. The preferred option identified to mitigate surface water flooding is a small embankment with discharge to open channel. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Sandbank Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 1 = Very High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Clyde and Loch Lomond 100 Argyll and Bute Sandbank 10002 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the flood works based on the detailed design. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Sandbank Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 1 = Very High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Clyde and Loch Lomond 100 Argyll and Bute Sandbank 10003 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection works. Ongoing Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Sandbank Community Council and individual property and land owners Revenue ABC AMBER No progression with scheme limits engagement with stakeholders Clyde and Loch Lomond 100 Argyll and Bute Sandbank 10005 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system have been identified. Next steps in managing such water ponding or over- whelmed drainage systems have been identified and should be implemented. The plan is to be reviewed and updated as needed. Implement the surface water management plan. The plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. Ongoing Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water, Sandbank Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital / Revenue ABC AMBER No progression with schemes identified in Cycle 1. Other hot spots identified since Cycle 1 need to be investigated and added to SWMP. Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 105 Argyll and Bute Cardross 10501 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. A flood study should be carried out to improve understanding of coastal, river and surface water flood risk in Cardross. The interactivity between sources of flooding should be assessed. The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be evaluated. If flood risk is confirmed, scoping of the next steps should be completed. Data collection may also be included. Argyll and Bute Council to consider installing rain and river monitors on Kilmahew Burn. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water,Cardross Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 105 Argyll and Bute Cardross 10502 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2026-2027 ABC to identify internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance Capital ABC GREEN Flood Risk Management Team have secured additional ring-fenced capital funding from Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation fund to conduct a case study at Cardross. This was based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. Tender being progressed 2025 to allow Consultant to be appointed for 2026-27 delivery. Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10701 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Further development of the preferred option may be required prior to commencing with the detailed design. Argyll and Bute Council to develop the detailed design of the flood protection works in Black Park (Ash Park), Dunoon based on the preferred option from the surface water management plan. The preferred option identified to mitigate flooding is a filtration trench discharging to the combined sewer. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water,Utilities, Dunoon Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 1 = Very High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10702 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Argyll and Bute Council to progress the flood works based on the detailed design. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water,Utilities, Dunoon Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 1 = Very High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10703 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection works. Ongoing Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water,Utilities, Dunoon Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Various ABC teams involved including Infrastructure Design, Roads Operations, Community Resilience and Estates Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10704 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Argyll and Bute Council to carry out a flood study to address flood risk from the Milton Burn in Dunoon. This includes a review of the Milton Burn Flood Protection Scheme (2012) and Kilbride Road, Dunoon Flood Prevention Scheme (2007). The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be evaluated. If flood risk is confirmed, scoping of the next steps should be completed. See LFRMP Delivery Statement - progression of scheme dependent upon budget availability Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with SEPA, Scottish Water,Utilities, Dunoon Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10705 Flood defence maintenance The existing flood defences are to be maintained by the asset owner to ensure they are in good condition. Continue to maintain the Milton Burn Flood Protection Scheme (2012), Kilbride Road, Dunoon Flood Prevention Scheme (2007) and other existing flood defences in Dunoon. Ongoing ABC internal stakeholders Infrastructure Design and Roads Operations Revenue ABC GREEN Ongoing & in hand Clyde and Loch Lomond 107 Argyll and Bute Dunoon 10707 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system have been identified. Next steps in managing such water ponding or over- whelmed drainage systems have been identified and should be implemented. The plan is to be reviewed and updated as needed. Argyll and Bute Council to implement the surface water management plan. The plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. Ongoing Argyll and bute Council will co-ordinate with Scottish Water, Sandbank Community Council and individual property and land owners Capital / Revenue ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 111 Argyll and Bute Garelochhead 11101 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. A flood study should be carried out to improve understanding of coastal flood risk in Garelochhead. The interactivity between coastal and other sources of flooding should be assessed. The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be evaluated. If flood risk is confirmed, scoping of the next steps should be completed. Data collection may also be included. 2026-2027 ABC to identify internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance Capital ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Clyde and Loch Lomond 111 Argyll and Bute Garelochhead 11102 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2026-2027 ABC to identify internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance Capital ABC GREEN Flood Risk Management Team have secured additional ring-fenced capital funding from Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation fund to conduct a case study at Garelochhead. This was based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. Tender being progressed 2025 to allow Consultant to be appointed for 2026-27 delivery. Clyde and Loch Lomond 116 Argyll and Bute Kilchattan Bay 11602 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2026-2027 ABC to identify internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance Capital ABC GREEN Flood Risk Management Team have secured additional ring-fenced capital funding from Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation fund to conduct a case study at Kilchattan Bay. This was based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. Tender being progressed 2025 to allow Consultant to be appointed for 2026-27 delivery. Highland and Argyll 346 Argyll and Bute Campbeltown 34602 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system have been identified. Next steps in managing such water ponding or over- whelmed drainage systems have been identified and should be implemented. The plan is to be reviewed and updated as needed. Implement the Campbeltown Surface Water Management Plan which will help to manage residual surface water and sewer flood risk. In the Meadows and Burnside Square areas road gullies will be disconnected from the combined sewer network with drainage held in above ground and below ground storage basins, for a controlled release back into the combined system. Additional properties are targeted for property level flood resilience. 2023-2025 Land and property owners Capital Funded ABC GREEN Campbeltown Flood Protection Scheme main works contract completed May 2024. Included Meadows & Burnside Square SuDS schemes. Property level flood resilience measures ongoing Highland and Argyll 346 Argyll and Bute Campbeltown 34603 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the shoreline management plan. This should consider the impacts of sea level rise on future flood risk. The need for an adaptation plan should be assessed. Ongoing Council stakeholders including Corporate Resilience, Land UsePlanning, Roads Operations, Network and standards, Economic Development, Marine Operations, Coastal Development Estates and Property, Local Biodiversity, Climate Change Officer External stakeholders including SEPA, Nature Scot, ACHA, NTS, MOD, Community Council, HIE, Community Council Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Flood Risk Management Team have secured additional ring-fenced capital funding from Scottish Government's Coastal Change Adaptation fund to conduct a case study at Campbeltown. This was based on actions identified for development of Shoreline Management Plans and Coastal Adaptive Plans by the Local Flood Risk Management Plan Cycle 2. Tender being progressed 2025 to allow Consultant to be appointed for 2026-27 delivery. August 2025 developing stakeholder engagement and project governance #OFFICIAL Page 14
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Classification: OFFICIAL# Highland and Argyll 346 Argyll and Bute Campbeltown 34604 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the Campbeltown Flood Protection Scheme. As built drawings should be made available to SEPA, for consideration in the Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database, flood map improvements and flood warning scheme updates. Complete Land and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Campbeltown Flood Protection Scheme main works contract completed May 2024. Included Millknowe Flood Storage Reservoir and Dalaruan Culvert. As Built Records being incorporated into ne WebFRMS asset managemnt system and shall be available to SEPA for SFDAD replacement. Highland and Argyll 347 Argyll and Bute Taynuilt and Brochroy 34702 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2028 - 2034 Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Scottish Government Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance. Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Cycle 3 action. Progression will be dependent on available budget Highland and Argyll 347 Argyll and Bute Taynuilt and Brochroy 34703 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. The results of the shoreline management plan and revised flood maps should be reviewed. The influence of high tides and surge on flooding from the River Nant should be assessed. The impacts of sea level rise and climate change on flood risk should be considered. 2028 - 2034 Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Scottish Government Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance. Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Cycle 3 action. Progression will be dependent on available budget Highland and Argyll 353 Argyll and Bute Clachan 35301 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Develop the detailed design of the flood protection works in Clachan based on the preferred option from the flood study. The preferred option includes removal of a weir structure from the Clachan Burn and property flood resilience. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability West Kintyre Community Counciland property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 353 Argyll and Bute Clachan 35302 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the flood protection works in Clachan based on the detailed design. As built drawings should be made available to SEPA, for consideration in the Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database, flood map updates and flood warning scheme updates. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Land and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 353 Argyll and Bute Clachan 35303 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. Argyll and Bute Council completed three community consultation events during the flood study and during the appraisal of options. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community and the community flood group, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection works. Ongoing Argyll and Bute Council will work with Community flood resilience group/ West Kintyre Community Council , land and property owners. Revenue ABC GREEN Ongoing Highland and Argyll 353 Argyll and Bute Clachan 35305 Community flood alert A community river level alerting system is to be installed to provide information on the potential for localised flooding. A river level alerting system is being installed with the help of the Scottish Flood Forum. Complete Argyll and Bute councilCommunity resilience group/ West Kintyre Community Council Community Council, land and property owners Revenue ABC GREEN ABC to liaise with SFF and West Kintyre Community Council. Highland and Argyll 361 Argyll and Bute Tarbert 36101 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Further development of the preferred option may be required prior to commencing with the detailed design. Develop the detailed design of the Tarbert Flood Protection Scheme based on the preferred option from the flood study. The preferred option consists of flood defence walls and demountable defences. Property flood resilience is to be provided outwith the scheme extent. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Tarbert & Skipness Community Council and individual property owners to deliver the scheme. Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 361 Argyll and Bute Tarbert 36102 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the Tarbert Flood Protection Scheme based on the detailed design. As built drawings should be made available to SEPA, for consideration in the Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database, flood map updates and flood warning scheme updates. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Tarbert & Skipness Community Council and individual property owners to deliver the scheme. Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 3 = Medium. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 361 Argyll and Bute Tarbert 36103 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection scheme. Ongoing Argyll and Bute Council liaises with Tarbert & Skipness Community Council and land and property owners Revenue ABC GREEN Various ABC teams involved including Infrastructure Design, Roads Operations, Community Resilience and Estates Highland and Argyll 361 Argyll and Bute Tarbert 36105 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system are to be identified. These priority areas will provide a baseline for the identification of next steps in managing water ponding or over-whelmed drainage systems. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Develop and implement a surface water management plan. This should be reviewed and updated regularly. The impacts of climate change on flood risk should be assessed. The results of the sewer flood risk assessment should be considered. Opportunities to disconnect surface water from the sewerage system should be identified. The plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Tarbert & Skipness Community Council and land and property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC AMBER Progress dependent on confirmation of existing committed expenditure schemes against currently available funding . Confirmation of this is anticipated by December 2025. Highland and Argyll 364 Argyll and Bute Inveraray 36402 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the shoreline management plan. This should consider the impacts of sea level rise on future flood risk. The need for an adaptation plan should be assessed. 2028 - 2034 Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Scottish Government Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance. Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Cycle 3 (2028-2034) Progression will be dependent on available budget Highland and Argyll 365 Argyll and Bute Lochgilphead 36501 Property flood resilience scheme The proposed scheme to provide resilience measures against flooding for individual buildings is to be taken forward to help prevent water entering the property and to minimise flood damage. The Lochgilphead Flood Study (2019) identified property flood resilience as the preferred option for managing the risk of flooding. (There were no economically viable options for river flooding). Argyll and Bute Council presented implementation of a property flood protection scheme on a grant basis with homeowner maintenance. Argyll and Bute Council to progress this in combination with community engagement and promotion of self help. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Lochgilphead Community Council and individual property owners Capital plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 2 = High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 365 Argyll and Bute Lochgilphead 36503 Shoreline management plan (coastal adaptive plan) An assessment of coastal flood and erosion risk is to be carried out. The plan should include assessment of climate change and develop adaptive approaches to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Progress the development of the shoreline management plan for the Argyll and Bute coastline. 2028 - 2034 Argyll and Bute Council will co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with Scottish Government Coastal Change Adaptation Guidance. Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Cycle 3 (2028-2034) Progression will be dependent on available budget Highland and Argyll 365 Argyll and Bute Lochgilphead 36504 Flood study An understanding of flood risk and associated issues in the area is to be developed, which may include surveys and modelling and should consider the impacts of climate change on flood risk. In areas where flood risk is confirmed, a range of possible options to manage flood risk are to be identified, including natural flood management actions where suitable, and a preferred approach is to be chosen. This should include adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. A flood study should be carried out to further investigate the feasibility of potential options to manage river flood risk in Lochgilphead. 2028 - 2034 Argyll and Bute Council will work with Lochgilphead Community Council and individual property owners to deliver the scheme. Capital plus any available external funding ABC GREEN Cycle 3 (2028-2034) Progression will be dependent on available budget Highland and Argyll 366 Argyll and Bute Oban 36601 Flood scheme or works design The selected preferred approach for managing flood risk is to be designed following the completion of the flood study, including consideration of the long-term impacts of climate change. These can include small scale works or works to improve catchment management. This should guide adaptive planning to allow for the impacts of climate change to be monitored, understood and managed. Develop the detailed design of the Oban Flood Protection Scheme based on the preferred option from the flood study. The preferred option consists of a combined flood storage and direct defence solution to protect against flooding from the Black Lynn and property flood resilience to protect against coastal flooding. Some more work is required on the surface water element. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. In accordance with the flood risk management plan, as part of the scheme or works, the responsible authority should aim to ensure the action will not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the Inner Hebrides and the Minches Special Area of Conservation. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Scottish Water, Oban Community Council, Forestry and Land Scotland, land and property owners to deliver the scheme. Capital/ Revenue plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 2 = High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 366 Argyll and Bute Oban 36602 Flood scheme or works implementation The flood scheme/works is to be built following agreement of the design, costs and timescales. Progress the Oban Flood Protection Scheme based on the detailed design. As built drawings should be made available to SEPA, for consideration in the Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database, flood map updates and flood warning scheme updates. The responsible authority proposes this action as the best viable option for managing flood risk in this community. The delivery of this action is subject to capital funding being made available. To be confirmed - progression dependent upon budget availability Argyll and Bute Council will work with Scottish Water, Oban Community Council, Forestry and Land Scotland, land and property owners to deliver the scheme. As Built drawings will be provided to SEPA to support any flood map or flood warning updates. Capital/ Revenue plus any available external funding ABC RED Scope, timescales and funding arrangements for Cycle 2 and 3 externally capital funded schemes are not yet confirmed. Previous (Cycle 1) capital funding was 80% Scottish Government with Council being responsible for 20% (plus any additional spend over budget estimate). Scheme was submitted to SEPA for prioritisation in 2019. Benefit Cost Ratio classification is 2 = High. Unlikely to progress in Cycle 2 (2022-2028) due to capital funding not being secured. Highland and Argyll 366 Argyll and Bute Oban 36603 Community engagement Community engagement is to continue to be carried out in the area by the responsible authorities to raise awareness of flood risk. The responsible authorities to continue to engage with the community, with particular focus on the detailed design of the flood protection scheme. Ongoing Argyll and Bute Council liaises with Oban Community Council and land and property owners Revenue ABC GREEN Various ABC teams involved including Infrastructure Design, Roads Operations, Community Resilience and Estates Highland and Argyll 366 Argyll and Bute Oban 36604 Surface water management plan Areas at risk of heavy or prolonged rainfall causing flooding due to water ponding on man-made surfaces or overwhelming the drainage system have been identified. Next steps in managing such water ponding or over- whelmed drainage systems have been identified and should be implemented. The plan is to be reviewed and updated as needed. Implement the surface water management plan. The plan should be reviewed and updated regularly. Ongoing Scottish Water along with Land and Property Owners Capital/ Revenue plus any available external funding ABC AMBER Maintenance works carried out at Lochavullin (Target Area). Larger projects in the SWMP are dependent on securing additional capital funding. #OFFICIAL Page 15
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Appendix B – LPD Wide Actions which cover the whole Local Plan District (LPD). Columns C (RAG Status) and D (RAG status comment) have been populated with current standing / status on actions from the Flood Risk Management Team. Contributions and review by Planning and Civil Contingencies team where appropriate. Next step is to provide this information to Highland Council for inclusion in the formalised S37 Interim Report. Page 17
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Classification: OFFICIAL# Action General description RAG status - Interim Report RAG status comment Awareness raising SEPA, the Responsible Authorities and other organisations such as the Scottish Flood Forum work together through national and local initiatives to help communities understand the risk of flooding and what actions individuals can take. Improved awareness of flood risk and actions that prepare individuals, homes and businesses for flooding can reduce the overall impact of flooding. Local authorities will undertake additional awareness raising activities when developing any specific project proposals and will engage with community resilience groups and local communities. Scottish Flood Forum support flood risk communities by raising community awareness, promoting self-help, developing community groups and establish a recovery support programme after a flood. GREEN Argyll and Bute Council have promoted flood advice for property owners and landowners on our website https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/flood-advice. In addition, we are now working with our Climate Change Officer and ABCAN to support communities in carrying out area-based risk assessments and, where possible, implementing local mitigation measures. This work highlights the importance of embedding community resilience, particularly in areas where flood risk has been identified Data to support climate resilience As Scotland’s hydrometric authority, SEPA operates a network of stations to measure river level, flow, rainfall, sea level, loch and groundwater level. The data goes into a long term data archive and is critical to underpin all flood risk management activities including flood warning, flood mapping, design of flood protection and sustainable development as well as supporting a range of regulatory and recreational uses. SEPA will continue to maintain and develop its hydrometric network, contribute to UK and international data archives, and improve and update the datasets used for flood frequency analysis. SEPA will support research and development of data, methods and guidance to improve the evidence on which decisions can be made, and to enable the impact of climate change to be included in all flood risk management activities. Emergency plans Many organisations, including local authorities, the emergency services and SEPA provide an emergency response to flooding. Emergency plans are prepared and maintained under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 by Category 1 and 2 Responders and are coordinated through regional and local resilience partnerships, often supported by voluntary organisations. They set out the steps to be taken to maximise safety and minimise impacts during flooding. Emergency plans may also be prepared by individuals, businesses, organisations or communities. Scottish Water is a Category 2 responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and will support regional and local resilience partnerships as required GREEN Argyll and Bute benefits from a highly effective and well-established Local Resilience Partnership, which works collaboratively to ensure strong preparedness and coordinated responses to disruptive challenges. Its capabilities are regularly tested and proven in real situations. We take reassurance in knowing that, regardless of the cause of any incident, the consequences are effectively managed through this partnership and the tactical response groups within the Council and HSCP. Flood forecasting The Scottish Flood Forecasting Service is a partnership between SEPA and the Met Office. The service continues to produce a daily, national flood guidance statement, issued to emergency responders, local authorities, and other organisations with flood risk management duties. In 2022 a new 3-day daily Scottish Flood Forecast was launched for the public. As the flood warning authority for Scotland SEPA continues to provide its flood warning service issuing flood alerts and warnings when required, giving people a better chance of reducing the impact of flooding on their home or business. Flood warning development framework SEPA published a new flood warning development framework in 2022, which details the ambition and strategic actions to maintain and improve the flood warning service across Scotland. SEPA will further develop phase 1 of the Scottish Flood Forecast based on feedback gathered during public beta release before fully launching the service to the public formally in early 2023. Phase 1 is the national 3-day flood forecast and the starting point of our journey in providing the public with earlier and improved flood information. SEPA will continue to follow the service design approach for phase 2 of the Scottish Flood Forecast, which will provide the public with more localised flood forecast information. User research will determine what information will be displayed on the regional flood forecast webpages. It is anticipated that the final service will bring together all live information such as flood warnings, river levels and rainfall data into a central hub that is easily accessible for the public. Working in close partnership with the Met Office through the Scottish Flood Forecasting Service, SEPA will develop its capability in surface water flooding forecasting, focusing initially on the transport sector to support climate-ready infrastructure. SEPA will also undertake a prioritised improvement programme of existing river and coastal flood warning schemes to provide more accurate forecasting with improved lead time. Future flood risk management planning The years covered by the lifetime of this plan are crucial. Radical progress is needed in how we reduce our impact on the climate and respond to the effects of climate change. How we plan to manage flooding to our communities is on the front line of the challenges of this decade. The 2027 flood risk management plans will be more ambitious than ever before. The plans will look to develop long term plans for more flood resilient communities prepared for the impacts of climate change. The priority areas which will be the focus points of the next flood risk management plans will be identified in 2024 with the designation of PVAs. A 3-month public consultation will be held to inform the PVA designation. We will plan for a better future by publishing our flooding services strategy in 2023 with a clear and measurable delivery plan. We will put greener, fairer communities at the heart of our ambitions. SEPA has set its own target to be a regenerative organisation by 2030 and the next set of plans will further this ambition. During this plan cycle, SEPA will work to develop new partnerships with a wider range of stakeholders, including businesses and commercial sectors. We will investigate alternative sources of finance to tackle flooding and drive forward practical options for adaptation. GREEN Argyll and Bute Council and The Highland Council reaffirms their commitment to supporting SEPA in the development of Flood Risk Management Plans. The Councils will work closely with communities through consultation on the preparation of Local Flood Risk Management Plans during 2026 and 2027. Guidance development The Scottish Government and SEPA have developed and updated guidance to inform flood risk management projects. This guidance has be produced in 2022 and will look at how best to adapt to the long-term impacts of climate change and the most appropriate methods of assessing the benefits of flood risk management actions. Technical guidance to support flood risk management partners will be reviewed and updated by SEPA where required. Scottish Forestry, in collaboration with its UK counterparts, will produce guidance on designing and managing forests to reduce flood risk. Guidance will be developed to help local authorities understand the requirements for mapping relevant bodies of water and sustainable urban drainage systems in their areas. Hazard mapping updates An understanding of flooding is essential to develop a plan led risk-based approach to flood risk management. SEPA will continue to update their national hazard mapping, which shows the likelihood of flooding in Scotland from different flooding sources: https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/flooding/flood-maps/. SEPA will continue to develop the hazard mapping viewer to make it easier for the public, partners and stakeholders to access data on the likelihood of flooding. SEPA will also review how modelling and mapping updates are undertaken to develop a more effective method of regional and national updates for the hazard maps. # SW Internal General Page 18
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Classification: OFFICIAL# Land use planning Local authorities, SEPA and Scottish Water all have a responsibility under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 to support sustainable flood risk management through the land use planning process. National planning policies set out the Scottish Ministers’ priorities for the development and use of land. Under this approach, new development in areas with medium to high likelihood of flooding should generally be avoided. Current national planning policies aim to restrict development within the floodplain and limit exposure of new receptors to flood risk, promote flood reduction via natural and structural flood management measures and restoration of natural features, and avoid increased surface water flooding through sustainable drainage and the minimisation of impermeable surfaces. Locally determined planning policies place further requirements within their area of operation to restrict inappropriate development and prevent unacceptable risk. GREEN Argyll and Bute Council Flood Risk Management Team continue to assess minor planning applications to ensure compliance with National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) and to confirm that new developments do not increase flood risk to communities or existing infrastructure. The Team also also works closely with the Local Development Plan teams for ABC and Loch Lomond National Park to ensure that Strategic Flood Risk Assessments address known risks within Argyll and Bute. Maintenance Local authorities have a duty to assess bodies of water and to carry out clearance and repair works where such works would substantially reduce flood risk. Local authorities are also responsible for the drainage of roads. In addition, local authorities may also be responsible for maintenance of any existing flood protection schemes or works. Scottish Water will continue to undertake risk-based inspection, maintenance and repair on the public sewer network. Asset owners and riparian landowners are responsible for the maintenance and management of their own assets including those which help to reduce flood risk. GREEN Argyll and Bute Council are developing the WDM WebFRMS asset management system for recording the assessment and clearing ofrelevant bodies of water. The system will allow the publication of a schedule of clearance and repair works online. The WebFRMS system is being effectively built from the ground up of the basic operating framework, rather than implementing any existing system and is therefore expected to be significantly more aligned with Council requirements, but take longer to finalise. Development of the system is progressing well during 2025 and it is expected that a full implementation will be in place by early 2026. Natural flood management mapping SEPA will continue to support activities that improve our understanding of how to effectively target and deliver natural flood management. As part of this, SEPA will review and update the opportunities mapping for natural flood management. This will include linking blue-green infrastructure with the surrounding natural catchment and coastline. Natural flood management seeks to store or slow down flood waters through measures such as the planting of woodlands, wetland creation, river restoration, or the creation of intertidal habitats. In addition to flooding benefits, natural flood management measures can also provide many additional benefits to biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and carbon storage. National flood risk assessment SEPA will use the most suitable data to review and update the national flood risk assessment (NFRA) undertaken in 2018. This update will be used to identify future potentially vulnerable areas and focus flood risk management planning. National surface water mapping The national flood risk assessment 2018 identified that surface water flooding has the potential to impact more properties in Scotland than any other source of flooding. Over the next 6 year cycle SEPA will look to vastly improve its national understanding of surface flood risk by undertaking a wholescale update of the national surface water maps to reflect developments in data and understanding, including the impact of climate change Reservoirs SEPA will continue to develop its assessment of flood risk from dam failure and use these assessments to direct a proportionate regulatory approach to ensure reservoir safety. Over the next management cycle we will implement further developments of our flood warning capabilities in the unlikely event of reservoir failure. Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database The Scottish Flood Defence Asset Database provides information on existing flood protection schemes. National data on flood protection infrastructure is needed to understand flood risk and to develop adaptation planning for Scotland. SEPA will continue to host SFDAD and look for opportunities to support the development of our understanding of how and when Scotland’s flood defence assets should be adapted to continue to maintain protection from flooding in the future. GREEN Argyll and Bute Council will store asset information on all flood protection and alleviation works in the WebFRMS asset register. The development of this new The WebFRMS system is being effectively built from the ground up of the basic operating framework, rather than implementing any existing system and is therefore expected to be significantly more aligned with Council requirements, but take longer to finalise. Development of the system is progressing well during 2025 and it is expected that a full implementation will be in place by early 2026. Self help Everyone is responsible for protecting themselves and their property from flooding. People can take steps to reduce damage and disruption to their homes and businesses should flooding happen. This includes preparing a flood plan and flood kit, installing property flood resilience measures, signing up to Floodline, engaging with their local flood group, and ensuring that properties and businesses are insured against flood damage. The following places offer help with taking steps to protect yourself: https://www.floodre.co.uk/ GREEN Argyll and Bute Council continue to sign post communities and individuals to sources of help with respect to improving property resiliance through its Flood Advice webpage, answering public enquiries regarding flood issues and through the work of the Scottish Flood Forum # SW Internal General Page 19
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