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Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme

  • StageUnder construction since Jul 2026 (McLaughlin & Harvey); first stage at Greensands
  • Next milestoneComplete first stage (Greensands) and move to later phases (five in total)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Project Scotland, Work begins on £86.6m Whitesands flood protection scheme →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Complete first stage (Greensands) and move to later phases (five in total)2 November 2026 · previously: Phase 1 (Greensands) works; five-phase delivery
  • Stage: Under construction since Jul 2026 (McLaughlin & Harvey); first stage at Greensands2 November 2026 · previously: active
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £86.6m

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