Question reference: S6W-09120
- Asked by: Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 15 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 28 June 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what role (a) it has had to date and (b) it anticipates having in the future in the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme.
Answer
Under the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, it is Local Authorities who are responsible for developing and delivering Flood Protection Schemes. The Scottish Government works closely with all local authorities to ensure that appropriate support is available to enable them to fulfil their duties under the Act.
It is recognised that the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme is unique in Scotland in terms of scale and complexity. Falkirk Council provide regular updates to the Scottish Government and this collaboration will continue as the scheme progresses towards formal Notification.