Services
Broxburn Flood Prevention Scheme
Broxburn has experienced flooding on a number of occasions in recent years, the most recent being in August 2008 when a number of homes and properties were inundated.
In March 2002, the Council commissioned Halcrow Group Ltd, a specialist consultant, to investigate flooding of the Brox Burn and Liggat Syke.
The study identified the areas at risk of flooding and proposed the development of a Flood Prevention Scheme. The areas identified as being at greatest risk are:
- West Burnside / Station Road
- Burnside Village
- Pyothall area / Nicol Road area along the Liggat Syke
- West Main Street (south side) west of Blyth Road
Current Status
In the aftermath of the event of the 20th August 2008 we carried out an extensive clean up operation of the area and worked together with the local community to help those residents who had been affected by the flooding.
Halcrow Group Ltd, on behalf of West Lothian Council, carried out a post event review to determine the severity and extent of the flooding and to evaluate the robustness of the proposed flood defences.
August 2008 Flood Event Summary Report
Post Flood Review - March 2009
A full list of all documents relating to the Broxburn Flood Prevention Scheme including plans, surveys and reports can be viewed using the following link: Broxburn Flood Prevention Scheme Document List .
Construction of the Flood Prevention Scheme has been truncated giving priority to the greatest number of properties.
If you would like any further information on the progress of the Broxburn scheme, details of the scheme or have any concerns regarding flooding then please do hesitate to contact us:
Customer Service Centre: 01506 775000 or email customer.service@westlothian.gov.uk
Updated 12/09/11
