Local residents are being invited to an event next month to discuss the forthcoming Millport Flood Protection Scheme works.

Representatives from North Ayrshire Council, the main contractor for the work Van Oord UK Ltd and principal designer Royal HaskoningDHV will be in attendance to discuss the £48m scheme.

The drop in-event takes place at Garrison House in Millport on Tuesday March 7 from 2:30pm until 6:30pm.

Preparatory works started earlier this year, with construction beginning in March.