Repairs to a wall which partially collapsed on the Whitesands have started this week.
A near 50-foot stretch of parapet wall was knocked down when record flooding hit the region in December.
The £9,500 works to repair the wall started on Monday with the local authority anticipating contractors to be on site for five days.
Nith ward councillor John Campbell said: “People underestimate the flow of water. But to have the sheer force to knock down such a huge part of a sandstone wall is unbelievable.
“Hopefully the repairs will be complete as soon as possible.”
The region was hammered by the worst flooding in 40 years with the Whitesands bearing the brunt of it as businesses and homes were hit with rising water levels. Mr Campbell said: “We’ve seen bridges washed away in Annan.
“God forbid if anybody was standing near this at the time. The last thing we want is any loss of life.”
A council spokesperson said: “The cost for the repairs is £9,500.
“The cost includes repairs being carried out between Devorgilla Bridge and the Caul. Repairs include the re-setting of the copes and capping stones at the Caul viewing area near the Robert Burns Centre.”
