Flood defences now operational

CONSTRUCTION work has been completed on the South West Inverness Flood Relief Channel – the final phase of the £16 million Inverness South West Flood Relief Scheme.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Jan 2013, 00:45 BST

The scheme has been designed to protect 600 homes at risk of flooding on the south side of the city. A Highland Council spokeswoman said the scheme is now operational.