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Dumfries and Galloway Council has marked the start of construction on the Whitesands Flood Protection Project with a ground breaking ceremony at Greensands.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has retained the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard for a further three years following a rigorous assessment by Volunteer Scotland.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded the main works contract for the Whitesands Flood Protection and Public Realm Improvement Scheme in Dumfries to McLaughlin & Harvey.

This is the estimated value added to the region each and every year by volunteers who help the council.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is celebrating the enormous contribution of local volunteers as part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, running from 2 to 8 June.