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Findhorn coastal erosion to the main road into the village is being fixed by Moray Council contractor Pat Munro





WORK has started on a section of road damaged by heavy rain, high tides and strong winds last Spring.

Moray Council contractor Pat Munro will carry out the job just outside Findhorn village on the B9011 in two phases and is expected to last for around 10 weeks.

Work has started alongside the B9011 to slow the effects of coastal erosion.Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Work has started alongside the B9011 to slow the effects of coastal erosion.Picture: Daniel Forsyth

A local authority spokesperson confirmed phase 1 involved the site setup and movement of material. Phase 2 will entail the permanent repair works.

He said: “The works are to stabilise the Findhorn Road following significant coastal erosion last year. This includes putting large boulders in place - known as rock armour - and fixing the slope.

“Work will be conducted from the road. The schedules will depend on tidal conditions. There will be no diversions and the traffic lights will be removed at weekends.”

Last March, the Gazette reported “significant erosion” along the front bank of Findhorn Bay, as well as surface water damage to local homes following heavy rain.

Moray Council carried out interim work at the worst affected area, putting large sand bags and stone down.

Donald Watson and Cathy Low of The Findhorn Village Conservation Company and Sam Russell of Findhorn Residents Association reviewing the damage last year.Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Donald Watson and Cathy Low of The Findhorn Village Conservation Company and Sam Russell of Findhorn Residents Association reviewing the damage last year.Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Meanwhile, as flooding in-and-around the village becomes more frequent every year, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched a review of the most vulnerable areas for plans to be published in 2027/28.

Councillor Draeyk van der Horn (Forres, Green) is pleased to see progress is being made on the work outside the village.

“Despite a short delay due to winter weather, it seems to be on track,” he said. “This is positive news for local residents, as it helps minimise disruption.

“However, I remain concerned about the future and our resilience to the impacts of climate breakdown.

“I recently discovered that Moray Council's capital budget for 2025-2028 has only £320,000 allocated for flood risk management and coastal protection. Given the growing cost of repairs and the escalating impact of flooding and coastal erosion - issues that affecting Moray as a whole - is this enough?”

Temporary measures put in at the site last year.Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Temporary measures put in at the site last year.Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Cllr van der Horn was shocked to hear that Moray will not be receiving any of £25 million allocated by the Scottish Government for flood prevention.

He finished: “This is money we desperately need to protect our communities from the ongoing and future impacts of climate change.

“With the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, like the current storm Éowyn, and the rising occurrence of landslides disrupting transport links and paths, the cost of necessary interventions could easily run into the millions.”

The work is expected to take around 10 weeks depending on the weather.Picture: Daniel Forsyth
The work is expected to take around 10 weeks depending on the weather.Picture: Daniel Forsyth




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