The aim is to prevent surface water flooding which occurs due to runoff from the ditch adjacent to the former Pier Restaurant during periods of heavy rainfall.

The works will involve the construction of a new surface water culvert including inlet chamber and outfall within the car park.

To allow the contractors to undertake the improvements, we are asking owners to remove their vehicles, small boats etc from the pier car park at the east of the ferry marshalling area by Sunday 24 March.

This car park will be closed for the estimated six-week duration of the project.

Orkney Islands Council has apologised for any inconvenience this may cause.