Groyne repairs to ensure Burghead harbour stays operational

REPAIR work to ensure the harbour at Burghead can remain operational is in progress.

Damage to the existing groyne (a structure to interrupt water flow and limit the movement of sediment) has led to a build up of silt at the Moray Council-owned harbour.

The cost of the repair works to the groyne is £240,000.

A council spokesperson said: “We’re undertaking works to repair a section of failed groyne at Burghead.

"This includes the installation of rock armour to create a barrier to reduce the impact of sand entering the harbour entrance and ensure the harbour remains operational.”

There is a roughly three hour window at low tide when the work could take place.

The harbour has a single basin and has a number of inshore vessels engaged in shellfish and squid fishing.

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