Kirkcudbright Academy Half Marathon organisers are respiration a sigh of reduction after affirmation that a water pump and safety fencing blocking the route are to be dismantled.
Fears had been rising that the unpleasant tools in Harbour Sq. might imply a diversion for the Might 28 spectacle.
Liz Kettle, who co-ordinates back-up for the occasion, described the fencing and pump as “an eyesore”.
She informed the Information: “The fencing fully blocks the route of the half marathon and 10km on a route formally measured and endorsed by Scottish Athletics, and on which our licence relies upon.
“Harbour Sq. comes into its personal when its free from muddle – and that is muddle.
“We're very completely happy that it’s going to be eliminated.”
Ms Kettle, who chairs Kirkcudbright Academy mum or dad council, works within the Whitehouse Gallery and is an actor, mentioned the fencing was “an actual drawback”.
She added: “We satisfaction ourselves in organising knowledgeable, easy, environment friendly occasion and this obstruction didn't assist us in any means in any respect.
“Race planning goes very nicely and I've simply collected 250 bottles of water from
Supersave. Tesco and the Co-op have additionally been very beneficiant.”
A Scottish Water spokesperson informed the Information: “The momentary pumps in Harbour Sq. have been put in to assist alleviate the chance of flooding to properties in Kirkcudbright after earlier incidents whereas works have been carried out on the community to enhance sewer flows.
“The pumps and fencing are scheduled to be eliminated completely this week and will probably be saved domestically in case they're wanted in future.
“All being nicely they need to be out by Thursday (immediately).”