Perth and Kinross Council and Scottish Water are carrying out a full investigation of the drainage and waste-water systems in Feus Road and Crieff Road in Perth following recent flooding.
Joint investigations have been launched after the second incident of flooding in a month in the Feus Road area.
Perth was hit by a deluge on July 16, when 42.6mm of rain fell on the Fair City, flooding homes and businesses throughout the town. Several shops had to close and are still counting the cost of damage.
In addition, the flash floods destroyed a wall at Wellshill Cemetery, took part of the roof off the Rodney Fitness Centre in Dundee Road and took down a wall in Bowerswell Road, Bridgend, Perth.
Council leader Ian Miller said the local authority “understands” the “devastating impact” flooding can have on those affected.
“We will take all steps we can to help reduce the risk of it in communities across Perth and Kinross,” he said. “We are carrying out joint investigations with Scottish Water in the Feus Road and Crieff Road area to identify any action that can be taken to help give residents more protection from future flooding.”
Anne Dewar, Scottish Water regional community manager for Perth, added, “We are committed to working with Perth and Kinross Council to identify the cause of the flooding. We will also work with the council to keep our customers up to date with progress.
“Scottish Water plays a part in the wider roles and responsibilities regarding flooding across Scotland and our partners include local authorities, SEPA and the Scottish Government.”
The Bridgend and Feus Road areas of Perth were particularly badly hit by the flash floods, with a river wall being swallowed into the River Tay at Bridgend. Feus Road also suffered, as it has in recent months, with torrents flowing along the road.
Storms early this month resulted in Feus Road being flooded. The council said “primary responsibility” for defending homes has to lie with owners as the authority has limited resources.