A Dryburgh community stalwart has called on the council to consider creating an outdoor space for youngsters deprived of local amenities.
Lochee United club secretary Larry Duncan said the former Dryburgh Primary School site could be used for the benefit of the community if the local authority consults with them.
Two years ago, residents said they wanted to see a new playpark built on the Napier Drive site but no plans were ever put forward.
The Dryburgh Resource Centre, which formerly housed the Connect 5 off-site education centre, was demolished in early 2018.
After waiting through several other debates lasting more than four hours last night, Mr Duncan spoke of his concerns for the area.
He said Dryburgh youngsters are disadvantaged compared to elsewhere in the city because of the lack of outdoor facilities.
He said: “Although I don’t live in Dryburgh, I am heavily involved with Lochee United, which is the heart of the area.
“We feel it necessary to find out what we can do with the land.
“Dryburgh used to have a swing park but now it has no green space.
“If kids want to find anything like that they have to venture over the Kingsway and take their lives in their hands or go over to Charelston.
“I feel we should do something with it as it could help improve the lives of adults and children.
“There has got to be a starting point. 2020 can be that.”
Councillors unanimously agreed to consider the future use of the site, consult with the local community and report back to committee, with recommendations, at the earliest possible time.
The item had placed on the agenda by Lochee Labour councillor Michael Marra.
