Plans to cut back the danger of flooding in an space which has seen folks compelled out of their properties by knee-high water are to be put to residents.
Falkirk Council has organised an internet occasion to debate proposals to mitigate flooding at homes close to Westquarter Burn.
Residents of Langton Highway, Westquarter, have endured a number of extreme floods of their avenue through the years, most lately in August 2020 when a brief, flash flood prompted the burn to burst its banks.
It left components of Langton Highway knee-high in water and prompted a number of residents to have to go away their properties whereas the clear-up came about.
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Falkirk Council’s flooding group has been assessing the River flood threat within the Langton Highway space of Westquarter from the Westquarter Burn to attempt to give you the very best resolution to the continuing issues.
Individuals residing close by are invited to attend the assembly on Might 26, which can be held by way of Microsoft Groups, to listen to the choices which were shortlisted by consultants AECOM.
They've been developing a flood mannequin of the Westquarter Burn to enhance their understanding of flood threat.
Final yr, they started the research by listening to native residents who shared tales of in depth flooding issues through the years.
Falkirk Council now says they're at a stage the place they want to share with residents the primary choices to handle River flood threat that the research has investigated, and supply info on the subsequent phases.
Because of the ongoing points involving Covid-19, the presentation can be held by way of Microsoft Groups at 6pm on Might 26.
Anybody who needs to attend the web assembly ought to register at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westquarter-flood-study-public-information-event-2-tickets-304758529967