Nith Ward Labour councillor Colin Smyth said the scale of the problems at the centre was "breathtaking".

BBC: DG One

The land is owned by Dumfries and Galloway Council and runs alongside the River Nith behind Dumfries Academy.

BBC: Dumfries Peter Pan house project secures land boost

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has lifted its warning of flooding on the River Nith downstream of Auldgirth including Dumfries.

BBC: Flood warnings issued after heavy rain and snow thaws