The construction of Dundee’s long-awaited V&A museum is progressing “on time and on budget”, it has been confirmed.
Dundee City Council leader Ken Guild praised the contractors and sub-contractors working on the building, which is beginning to take shape.
This week the Courier’s Kim Cessford photographed the emerging structure in all its glory, as seen from the River Tay.
Passers-by can already get an idea of how tall the finished museum will be, but it will be a while before the building’s external walls can be seen.
They’re currently being supported by yellow and red frames, which will be removed in due course.
Further steelwork is due to arrive on site in August.
Ken Guild said: “The V&A is progressing well, on time and on budget.
“I think people now are beginning to see the thing emerging.
“You don’t see much of the outside wall now because the construction process means they remain within their frameworks until the last moment.
“But it’s on schedule and certainly the contractors and subcontractors are very enthusiastic about it and are doing a very good job.”
A report that went before the council’s Policy Resources Committee also explained that so far, the expenditure on the construction is “slightly lower than the proposed spend at month 15 of the project”.
In addition, £5 million worth of Libor fines has been contributed to the museum project.
Progress has also been made with the proposed Growth Accelerated Fund including the requested £12.61m towards the construction costs.
Development Convener Will Dawson said he was eager to see the finished product when the museum opens its doors in 2018.
He said: “As far as I know it’s full steam ahead – even with the bad weather, construction hasn’t been delayed.
“I love going past the waterfront and seeing how it’s progressing.
“It’s great to see the building from all angles and you can now really get an idea of the size and shape of it.”