Highland Council has allocated £4.2m for capital investment for projects in the Caithness area.
The programme includes a project to refurbish Keiss Nursery with work now started on site and expected to be completed in early 2020.
Capital funding is also being used for the ongoing study to establish a preferred option for the alleviation of flooding in Thurso.
The council expects to have an Options Appraisal Report available by December for consideration by Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
The roads maintenance programme has an allocation of £559,000 for surface dressings, structural works and general improvements.
Capital investment for council housing includes £150,000 ring-fenced for equipment and adaptations and survey work is currently underway for a £368,000 project to replace the worst windows and doors on council homes in the county, with work expected to start in January.
A further £580,000 has been allocated for heating improvements in homes, and £500,000 for kitchen and bathroom replacement works.
Local councillor Matthew Reiss said: “This programme delivers significant investment in projects across Caithness to improve our schools, roads, bridges, and housing as well as the establishment of a flood alleviation scheme for Thurso.
“We need to make sure that our capital allocation is managed well to bring real benefits to the communities we represent.”
