Jenny Kirkpatrick - Fairhurst

Expertise: 
Consultant
Activities: 
Watercourse Restoration & Wetland Design
Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling
Fluvial Geomorphology
Flood Risk & Protection
Stakeholder Engagement, Consenting & Site Supervision
Projects: 
Dechmont Burn Restoration, Bangour Village (Completed Date: Ongoing)

Restoration of 1km of heavily modified watercourse as part of a wider development. Jenny led development of a design capable of providing environmental enhancement, controlling flood risk and improving amenity value; and was responsible for securing planning, CAR licensing and outputting detailed design, as well as provision of construction supervision.

Dellmore of Kingussie Wetland Design (Completed Date: Ongoing)

Optioneering and detailed design of compensatory wetland habitat within the functional floodplain of the River Spey. This included stakeholder engagement, hydrological appraisal of water supply options, water balance assessments and hydraulic modelling of floodplain dynamics to facilitate the development of a sustainable design in conjunction with a wider multidisciplinary team.

Pheppie Burn Restoration, Chapelton of Elsick (Completed Date: Ongoing)

Development of geomorphological design and 1D-2D hydraulic modelling of the re-alignment and restoration of a heavily modified watercourse in cognisance of surrounding ground profiles and requirement to improve local flood risk by resolving overland flow routes resulting from historic channel modifications.

Jenny is a CIWEM chartered environmentalist and water and environmental manager, who specialises in developing design solutions for river restoration, wetland management and flood protection. Jenny is responsible for carrying out geomorphological audits, hydrological analysis and hydraulic modelling to inform options appraisal and detailed design. She is also experienced in leading consultation with statutory organisations, consenting and provision of construction supervision for river restoration works.
Telephone: 
01412 048932