PROJECT INFORMATION
All the key facts about
Kintore Flood Study
To develop a comprehensive understanding of the extent and impact of flooding in Kintore, we gathered records of historic flood events from multiple sources.
Two major flood events have significantly impacted Kintore in recent years:
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November 2022
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January 2016 (Storm Frank)
Four primary flooding hotspots were identified in Kintore, which have experienced property impacts due to either fluvial or surface water flooding:
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Northern Road
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Macallan Road
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Kingsfield Road
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Tumulus Way
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Flood mapping
2-hour duration event
2-hour duration event + Climate Change
8-hour duration event
8-hour duration event + Climate Change
30-hour duration event
30-hour duration event + Climate Change
What do we propose to reduce flood risk at Kintore?
As part of the Kintore Flood Study, a wide range of potential ways to reduce flood risk were first identified. These initial ideas included a mix of natural and engineered approaches. The options were then screened to remove those that were clearly unsuitable for the area.
The remaining options were short-listed and assessed in more detail using a range of criteria, including how well they reduce flood risk, their environmental impact, and their cost. This process, called multi-criteria assessment, helps identify the most effective and balanced solutions.
Finally, the economic benefits of each option were compared to their estimated costs to understand their value for money, using a measure called the Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR). This ensures that any future flood protection scheme delivers the greatest benefit to the community.
Explore the shortlisted options below:
The following documents contain the full long-list of actions:
Supplementary Reports:
Public Consultation:
Mapping: Opportunities and constraints:
Central Kintore
South Kintore
West Kintore
