Kingussie Flood Study

This document contains the Kingussie Flood Study which looks at flooding in Kingussie, Scotland, which has been affected by the River Spey and Gynack Burn. The Highland Council (THC) commissioned AECOM to understand the baseline flood risks and associated damages, taking into account previous studies and the construction of a hydropower scheme on Loch Gynack. The study uses hydraulic modeling to identify areas at risk from flooding, considering both current day and climate change scenarios, as well as analyzing the impact of sediment deposition and potential mitigation measures like bridge blockages. It examines the joint probability of high water levels in both the River Spey and Gynack Burn, and assesses the sensitivity of the model to various parameters such as flow, roughness, and bridge parameters. The study recommends a sediment transport study as a next step.