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Comrie stocks up on FloodSax to fight future flooding

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More than 2,000 flood defence bags will be delivered to Comrie residents in the event of any future flooding.

Many householders are still coming to terms with the damage caused by a flood on August 27, when the River Ruchill burst its banks.

The aftermath left scores of villagers looking for answers and, with feelings initially running high, Comrie and District Community Council wrote to Perth and Kinross Council expressing their concerns.

The document warned that another flood could result in a ”potentially lethal event”.

It stated: ”It is remarkable that there were no major injuries or loss of life. The flood has caused deep widespread consternation in our community and for those who experienced the forceful and deep ‘river’ that ran clear through the middle of this village.

”It is clear that this time around the flooding had a catastrophic effect on at least 30 houses, countless gardens/outbuildings and many vehicles.”

As a result, meetings have taken place at which Comrie and District Community Council have met representatives from Tayside Police, Tayside Fire and Rescue and Perth and Kinross Council.

Last Thursday, a meeting in Comrie at which all interested parties held discussions was well attended.

The local authority has also held drop-in sessions for residents to provide information on a variety of subjects, including flood mitigation products and insurance.

Council officers have also visited and spoke to residents affected by flooding and gullies have been cleared in and around Dalginross, Comrie.

On Tuesday, 500 FloodSax (a modern form of lightweight sandbag) were delivered from the council’s stores to Comrie Fire Station. An additional 1,600 have been ordered and taken to Comrie Fire Station.

They will be stored at the fire station for distribution to residents in the event of any future flooding.

A spokesman for Perth and Kinross Council said a roadsweeping machine has also been clearing away debris from local roads.

”Potholes in Camp Road have been repaired, and debris has been removed and consulting engineers have been engaged to investigate potential interim solutions to alleviate flooding at Camp Road,” he said.

”We are also working with landowners to gain access to land to remove fallen trees from the Water of Ruchill.”

He continued: ”Partnership work with other agencies, including Tayside Fire and Rescue, Tayside Police, SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency), the Scottish Flood Forum and Comrie and District Community Council, continues to initiate a flood resilience group in Comrie.

”We are also continuing to investigate the causes of the flooding and flow paths through the village.

”It is important that councils and communities work together to reduce the risk of flooding where possible. Unfortunately, flooding is having increasing impact across the whole country, and there will always be limits as to what individual concerns can achieve in preventing it.

”We will of course take the concerns of Comrie and District Community Council on board as part of the investigation, and keep the local community informed as the investigation goes on.”