SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has
today welcomed the announcement of a new ten year strategy to protect
Scotland’s most flood-prone communities – including funding of £1.8 million for projects in North Ayrshire.
The plan – announced
by the First Minister earlier this week – will support local flood risk
management plans, fund more than 130 flood protection studies and deliver 40
new flood protection projects across Scotland – protecting more than 10,000
homes.
Commenting, Ruth said:
“Earlier this year, we saw the devastating effects
flooding can have on local communities – and this new strategy will help
protect households across North Ayrshire from the impact of future adverse
weather.
“Investment in flood
protection schemes and associated infrastructure is critical to protecting
vulnerable householders, businesses and communities – and I am delighted to see
the SNP in government working in partnership with local government on this
important issue.
“The plan set out by the First
Minister this week will give North Ayrshire the certainty they need to deliver
the actions set out in their Local Flood Risk Management Plans to help protect
individuals, business and communities from the danger of flooding”
