Gruggies Burn Flood Alleviation Scheme

Gruggies Burn Flood Alleviation Scheme is a scheme to provide flood protection for the Dumbarton East area.

Due to the burn’s steep catchment and rapid runoff, there is a risk of significant flooding and, therefore, West Dunbartonshire Council has been investigating ways in which this can be mitigated, to protect nearby properties.

In July 2025, the scheme was confirmed with no objections received. In December 2025, during a meeting of the Council, elected members voted to proceed with the full flood alleviation scheme. Further details can be found on the Press Release: Gruggies Burn flood scheme

The delivery agreement contract, which is a legal document required in a process like this, was signed and submitted before the deadline of 31 March 2026.

The Scottish Government has committed to providing 80% of funding for the project.

Contractor Balfour Beatty has been appointed through the SCAPE framework. They are currently working on finalising the design with a view to work beginning in late summer 2026.

An engagement event for affected residents will be held in due course and will be publicised. Regular communication will also be maintained throughout the duration of the works.

When a previous consultation was carried out, the Council was required to publish a Scheme Statement and Scheme Drawings and these are below:

• Statement
• Scheme Layout and Land Affected by the Operations Drawings
• Flow Diversion Culvert (including inlet and outlet)
  • Drawing 1
  • Drawing 2
• Flood Walls Drawings
• Tidal Embankment Drawings
• Tidal Flood Gate Drawings
• Utilities Drawings 
  • Drawing 1
  • Drawing 2
  • Drawing 3
  • Drawing 4

Also available are a number of background reports and these are listed below:

• Summary Report
• Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan
• Ecological Appraisal
• Shadow Habitat Regulations Appraisal
• Highways and Core Path Matters
• Landscape and Visual Statement
• Historic Environment Assessment
• Seepage Analysis Report

Details of how the publication process works, and possible outcomes, can be found in the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 Schedule 2:

• https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2009/6/schedule/2

Contact

If you require any further information contact the Project Team at

• Email GruggiesBurnFPS@west-dunbarton.gov.uk