Flood protection for homes set to be provided by Moray Council
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PLANS to provide flood protection measures at cost price to Moray residents have been approved.
Members of Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee approved the plans and are now awaiting full council approval to proceed.
Property Level Protection is used by residents to protect their home from flooding. This usually consists of barriers for doors, windows and vents. Costs can be around £1,300 to buy the products directly from suppliers.
The new scheme allows the council to buy a stock of these products and offer them to residents at risk of flooding at cost price, which could be up to 15-20 per cent less.
Vice-chair of the Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee, Cllr Theresa Coull, said: "Spending £20,000 initially on this is a drop in the ocean compared to the potential cost of future flooding events and supporting our residents to protect their property is a priority for the council.
"I would encourage residents in properties at risk of flooding to purchase these products from the council when they become available and are offered next year."
The products available include flood gates, vent guards and Floodsaxs. Floodsaxs are a lightweight, easily stored, biodegradable alternative to sandbags.
