Tayside’s police chief has said the Commonwealth Games will show the area in “a really positive light”.
Chief Superintendent Eddie Smith was commenting after City Quay residents complained about restrictions and high-profile security measures including armed police put in place at the Apex Hotel, where athletes will be staying.
Mr Smith said a large-scale security operation is now under way in both Dundee and Angus to help keep skeet shooting athletes safe while they compete at Barry Buddon.
West Victoria Dock Road, Dundee, has been sealed off to traffic as part of the protection for the athletes, who are staying at the Apex Hotel.
A number of security officers and police are patrolling the area to ensure no trouble will blight the games.
The Scottish skeet shooting team is also staying at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and officers have also mounted a security operation there.
Chief Superintendent Smith said: “The operation that is now under way will ensure the Commonwealth Games are secured and delivered in a safe way. It has been done with the local community in mind so that any disruption is kept to a minimum.
“The games will portray Scotland and Tayside in a positive light. The community support from the baton relay as it went through all three local authorities was fantastic and that is something we would like to build on.
“There is a standard of security that is provided that is well planned and that has been put in place building on previous experience like London 2012 and other large events.
“This has been done with a view to minimise inconvenience and has been developed with cooperation from local groups and local authorities to minimise that inconvenience.
“It will help deliver a fantastic games that will portray Scotland and Tayside in a really positive light.”
Competitors in the shooting, of which there are about 40, are expected in Courier Country soon and their first event is next Friday.
There will be four shooting events held at Barry Buddon, which are full-bore, clay target, pistol and small-bore rifle.
Angus Council has now released information regarding local arrangements while the competition is being held at the army base.
Chairman of the Angus Commonwealth Games steering group, Councillor Jeanette Gaul, said: “With just over a week to go we are keen to make sure the Commonwealth Games in Angus is an enjoyable event for residents as well as the 6,000 plus spectators going to the shooting event at Barry Buddon between July 25 to 29.
“The information now available on our website details arrangements which will be in place for parking, waste collections and access to local areas during the event.
“We are writing to residents and businesses in the areas directly affected to make sure they are aware of the specific arrangements for their street.”