Perth and Kinross Council revises plan to avoid repeat of floodgate fiasco

Perth and Kinross Council officers have set out steps taken to seek to avoid a repeat of last October's catastrophic flooding when Perth floodgates were not closed in time.

At a meeting of PKC's Scrutiny and Performance Committee on Wednesday, April 24 officers provided an update on the actions taken as part of its Weather Events Improvement Plan. He also told councillors work was ongoing around the sharing of information in relation to vulnerable people between different partners - which is subject to data protection regulations - "but it's hoped it will be moved forward by the end of the summer".

He said they were "seeking to minimise the need for additional stand-by resources by looking at the closing up or sealing up of certain gates with limited amenity value in addition to the use of lighter barriers for the promontory and Queen's Bridge which could be installed without the need for heavy lifting gear".

Cllr Allan said his Conservative colleague in Perth City Centre Bailie Chris Ahern was being asked "constantly by residents" about what's happening with the suggestion "nothing was happening and they were getting no communication". Ms Ritchie said they had been in contact with those individuals and would seek to see what further information could be provided.

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