What’s happening on site

Work on the Whitesands Project is continuing to progress at several locations, with activity planned across the site between now and Christmas.

Greensands

Piling works at Greensands are progressing well. Once these are complete, work will move on to constructing the wall between Buccleuch Street Bridge and Nith Avenue.

Our engineers are continuing to closely monitor the works using specialist equipment.

Kenmure Terrace

At Kenmure Terrace, construction is underway on the Millgreen side of the Suspension Bridge.

For public safety, the footpath through the work area is temporarily closed. Signs are in place to direct pedestrians to alternative routes while the work is carried out.

New Bazaar car park

Work on the new pump station at the New Bazaar car park is getting underway and will continue into the New Year.

We expect this work to cause minimal disruption to the public.

Preparing for Phase 3 at Whitesands

Ground investigations are taking place at Whitesands to help prepare for Phase 3 of the project, which is currently scheduled to begin next summer.

The investigations should have little impact on the wider area. Small sections may need to be temporarily closed while individual investigations are carried out.

See what the flood protection wall will look like

A sample section of the flood protection wall is being installed at the Dock Park car park.

The sample will give residents an opportunity to see for themselves how the completed flood defences will look, including their height, scale and the materials that will be used.

The sample wall will be 6.5 metres long and 1.4 metres high, with cladding on both sides and a central glass panel. This reflects the design proposed for sections of the permanent flood defences.

Installation is expected to be completed soon, and the sample wall will remain in place until construction begins in this area as part of Phase 4.