Council Launch Review After Flood Barriers Not Used During Storm Boelo

Council launch review after flood barriers not used during Storm Boelo

A report to Renfrewshire Council confirmed forecasts before Storm Boelo 'significantly underestimated tidal levels on the R110iver Clyde'.

Council to probe Renfrew flood defence after Storm Boelo damage and bridge closure

Renfrewshire Council to review SEPA flood warnings after Storm Boelo saw the River Clyde reach a record 4.49m, flooding 13 businesses and damaging Renfrew Bridge

Flooding review will be led by council after independent review proposal defeated

A call for an independently led review of Renfrew’s flooding was defeated after councillors questioned why a flood barrier was not raised before the Clyde burst its banks. Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board voted by nine to six against an amendment seeking an independent person to lead the review. The decision came […]

Council to review flood defences after River Clyde water levels far exceeded forecasts

Thirteen businesses and the Renfrew Bridge suffered water damage due to the tidal levels, which reached their highest since digital records began