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Ground investigation works
The invasive ground investigation works were completed over the summer 2024, although the equipment installed remains for ongoing data collection each month, to capture seasonal ground water changes.
Appointment of a design consultant
After a competitive procurement process, in mid-autumn we appointed an experienced design team, Jacobs, to deliver on a challenging programme to complete the detailed design in time to meet the Scottish Government funding deadlines of 31 March 2026.
Survey work to enable detailed design to progress
Various surveys to inform detailed design are planned during 2025, so you may see contractors periodically working on site carrying out a range of activities. These include:
- topographical surveys of the scheme area to update previous records to support the development of the design
- drone surveys for the scheme area; these surveys will help create the images and 3D models of the scheme area
- bathymetric surveys on the river along the scheme area again will help inform the design and provide a baseline of the existing river condition
Environmental surveys
We are undertaking a series of non-intrusive environmental surveys from April to September, with possible follow-ups into 2026. The surveys will give us important information about local conditions, including plant and animal species living near the river. Most surveys will take place on public land along the River Nith.