Dumfries & Galloway Council has announced that McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed to carry out work on the proposed Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme in Dumfries.
The council confirmed the contract is valued at up to £38 million. Full approval for the project is still pending.
The scheme aims to provide protection for homes and businesses along the River Nith while also creating new public space.
According to the council, the project will include a combination of flood defences and public realm improvements. Preparatory work has already taken place, including invasive ground investigations in 2024.
Further details, including final approval and timescales, will be confirmed in due course.
The council has published a full statement, which can be read here: https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2025/ps38-million-contract-awarded-advance-flood-scheme-full-approval-pending
Editor’s note: This article was updated on 19 September 2025 to reflect Dumfries and Galloway Council’s official press release clarifying that full approval of the scheme is still pending.
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