A scenic Aberdeen spot will be spared from any further flooding after a community effort brought a guarantee of new prevention measures.
Scottish Water has agreed to carry out sewer reinforcements, while Aberdeen City Council has confirmed it will complete remedial works along the Lover’s Walk riverside path in the Peterculter area of the city.
North-east MSP, Ross Thomson, joined with community councils to urge both agencies to investigate concerns raised by residents after a visit to the site in September.
Previous flooding in the area, which was ravaged by Storm Frank last December, had eroded popular footpaths and left a major sewage pipe exposed at certain points.
The Land Registry has subsequently confirmed that Aberdeen City Council has responsibility for the land, while Scottish Water revealed its remedial work would take place this week.
The Lovers’ Walk route stretches along the riverbank from Peterculter Cemetery to Camphill Estate in Milltimber and around the Insch of Culter, known as Peter’s Pot.
Mr Thomson said: “I am delighted that both Scottish Water and Aberdeen City Council have agreed to carry out works to address the concerns of local residents.
“The extent of the erosion around the main sewage pipe was alarming and required urgent attention.
“The community will be pleased to see some action being taken. The riverside path is very popular with dog walkers and cyclists, who will benefit from the remedial work by the city council.
“This is a positive outcome and I hope we can alleviate at least some of the concerns that residents have about future flooding incidents.”