Groundwork for Dundee’s waterfront to be laid by year’s end

Groundwork for Dundee’s waterfront development is set to be in place by the end of this year.

With the road network, demolition and restructuring works nearing their completion, construction can get under way.

And as the preparatory phase of the development reaches its end, Councillor Will Dawson said reaching the milestone by the end of the year will enable developers to start putting “tools on the ground”.

He said: “It will be a major milestone and it means as all the groundwork and infrastructure finishes, developers will be able to start building.

“Work will be able to start on shops, bars and cafes and the V&A and the railway station and the people of Dundee will start to see the waterfront taking shape. It’s definitely all coming along.”

Mr Dawson said there would be a focus on ensuring local industry plays a major part in the construction phase.

He added: “There is a lot of interest in all aspects of the development and construction is no exception, but we will do the best we can to provide local industry with a significant portion of the work.”