Findhorn and Kingston coastal villages see new erosion defences installed by Moray Council
Newly-finished schemes to protect the coastlines of two seaside villages from erosion have been called an “important step forward”.
Projects in both Kingston-on Spey and Findhorn have now been completed, according to Moray Council.
To help maintain the coastline in Kingston, the council has built a new 50cm-tall shingle bank.
The bank, which will stetch between the Lein Car Park on the west side of the village, and the main shingle ridge at the lagoon on the east side.
Meanwhile, large boulders known as “rock armour” have been put in place on the B9011 Findhorn Road, following “significant” coastal erosion last year.
Along with the new measures to slow down erosion, the council confirmed that a number of “coastal monitoring stations” have been installed along the Moray coastline.
As a result, residents will be able to take pictures of the coast in the local area to help monitor erosion over time.
This information will be used to inform the council’s plans to fight coastal erosion and mitigate its impact.
Councillor Marc Macrae (Fochabers Lhanbryde, Conservative), chairperson of the Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee described coastal erosion as a “serious issue”, with continued action to fight it set to be “vital”.
“These projects are important steps forward in ensuring the long-term protection of our coastal communities; and are examples of the ongoing work to tackle the serious issue of coastal erosion across Moray,” he added.
“It’s vital that we continue to adapt and respond to the challenges posed by coastal changes and these measures are an important part of that process.”
