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A major £48 million flood protection scheme on the Isle of Cumbrae has been completed.

Works at a £48 million Flood Protection Scheme on the Isle of Cumbrae are developing well and offshore works are now completed.

Work at three multi-million pound flood protection schemes in North Ayrshire is on track as part of preparations to lessen the impact of climate change. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of flooding across Scotland.

Work is progressing at the £48 million Millport Flood Protection Scheme on the Isle of Cumbrae. Construction works started in the spring and the recent focus has been on installing the onshore flood walls.

RSK Group companies Central Alliance, RSK Geosciences (including its geophysics team) and Structural Soils teamed up to deliver expert advice and skills ahead of a major upgrade of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) station on the Isle of Barra.