Argyll and Bute Council will undertake a study in and around Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory, in July to look at ways of alleviating flooding in the area.
The study has been funded through Crown Estate monies and will inform what measures could be taken and how much they would be likely to cost. This would guide future decisions on the feasibility, duration and funding of any proposed work.
Consultants M J Hernon Engineering Surveys have been commissioned to conduct the investigations. Stage one will be topographic and drainage surveys which will be carried out between 1 and 4 July 2026.
As the topographic survey involves taking land levels land in the area, consultants may request permission to take readings from the forecourts of local businesses. Members of the team will introduce themselves and we ask for your support in getting this important work conducted.
At this time, two parking spaces in the car park will be reserved to allow access to a manhole to allow for the drainage survey. This survey will involve putting a camera into the drains to check for blockages and to see how the drains operate.
The second stage is a utility survey which will be undertaken between 14 and 17 July. There will also be a bathymetric survey, to measure sea-bed levels, within the next few weeks. The Council and its consultant are liaising with Tobermory Harbour Authority for this survey.
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