Donald MacPherson
Chair, Bridges Group, SCOTS, and Bridges Manager, Aberdeenshire CouncilDonald MacPherson is Bridges Manager for the Bridges Section of Aberdeenshire Council, where he has worked for 34 years. As well as chair of SCOTS Bridges Group, he is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.
My Speaker Sessions
Wednesday 27 November 2024
14:00
The Aftermath of Storm Babet
14:00 - 14:25
Repair, Refurbish, Renovate
- Storm Babet brought exceptional rainfall to parts of eastern Scotland with 150-200mm falling in the wettest areas and the Met Office issuing two red warnings for rain.
- This presentation will look at the significant damage endured on the Lower North Water Bridge and the North Water Viaduct crossing the River North Esk, and the challenges involved to design and deliver emergency repair solutions.
15:45
Bridges Ten/20
15:45 - 16:15
The TEN/20 (aka Pecha Kucha) is a stand-alone session comprising mini presentations delivered at a blistering pace by exhibitors and delegates from local authorities and academia.
Presentations are vetted by the organisers of Bridges Scotland in partnership with the Bridges Group of the Scottish Collaboration of Transportation Specialists (SCOTS).
To suggest a presentation subject, email Jose Sanchez on j.sanchez@hgluk.com.