The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme is the largest flood defence project in Scotland and one of the biggest in the United Kingdom, protecting communities in Grangemouth, Wholeflats, Glensburgh, Langlees, Carron, Carronshore and Camelon (Stirling Road).

The scheme was identified as the highest priority given the potentially huge costs if an extreme flood event were to occur. Whilst other parts of Scotland have been significantly affected by flooding over the last 5 years, Grangemouth has fortunately avoided significant flooding.

Flood defences are proposed various locations on the River Avon from Inveravon to the confluence with the Firth of Forth, River Carron from the A9 crossing at Larbert to the confluence with the Firth of Forth, Westquarter Burn from Grandsable cemetery to the M9, Chapel Burn from Carronshore Road to the confluence with the River Carron, Millhall Burn from Millhall Gardens to the confluence with the River Avon, flood relief channel from Rannoch Park to the confluence with the River Avon, Grange Burn between Zetland Park and confluence with the Firth of Forth, the Polmont Burn from Weedingshall to the M9 and the Firth of Forth between the River Carron and River Avon. The total length of flood defences is approximately 28km 

The consultation period for the Scheme closed on 16 June 2024 following publication of the Scheme notice on 9 May 2024.
 

The Council made a preliminary decision to confirm the Scheme without modification at the Executive Committee meeting on 23 January 2025. The Scottish Ministers have been advised of this decision and will decide whether they call the scheme in and hold a public local inquiry or refer the scheme back to the council who will hold a local hearing. The Ministers decision is expected by the end of March 2025. Further information on the statutory process can be found on our factsheets.