The long road to recovery will also involve repair to many Angus carriageways, including the badly damaged stretch near Justinhaugh Bridge torn apart by the raging River South Esk.
Angus Council says reconstruction work will start there within days.
Kirriemuir landward east community council chairman Ivan Laird said the flood devastation was unprecedented in his memory and he has already met Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) and Angus Council officials to survey the damage.
“Major roadworks will have to be done around the corner at the bridge and further up what is known as the Watery Braes I was surprised by just how undermined the road surface was,” said Mr Laird. “It is quite frightening to see the scale of the damage close at hand.”
He said the issue of shingle build-up in the bed of the river was seen by many as a major contributory factor and is pressing for further dialogue on the issue.
Mr Laird added: “Our first community council meeting of the year was completely dominated by the subject of flooding and we also want to put on record our thanks to the roads department for prompt delivery of sandbags and to the water people for promptly restoring supply after the main was damaged in one of the worst hit parts.”
Sepa chief executive Terry A’Hearn, said: “We appreciate there is a lot of work to be carried out to help get things working again, and in some cases significant repair work will be needed.
“Contrary to some reports there is repair work that can be carried out without the need for authorisation from, or contact with, Sepa. We operate a fast track process to ensure rapid authorisation if required in emergency situations.”
An Angus Council spokesperson said: “At Justinhaugh the river burst its banks and washed away part of the road. The affected junction is now open.
“Reconstruction plans for the undermined road are scheduled to start later this week, weather permitting, and are expected to take three weeks.”
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