Dundee City Council is set to invest over £170,000 on improving parks and green spaces across the city.
Councillors on the Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure committee have approved a series of projects aimed at “enhancing” open spaces.
These, a report by council chiefs details, have been developed in consultation with community officers and local groups.
But what will be done and where?
1. Baxter Park Bowling Green
Around £40,000 will be spent removing the existing hedge at the bowling green.
A “slower-growing” new hedge and fencing will be erected to replace it which council chiefs say will allow Baxter Park Bowling Club to easily maintain going forward.
Work is estimated to begin in November and be completed in March next year.
2. Templeton Woods improvements
The local authority is planning on spending £90,000 resurfacing the visitor car park at Templeton Woods.
This work will address the potholes and uneven ground at the car park.
Similar to the work at Baxter Park, the project is expected to begin in November and take four months to complete.
3. Allotment security
Three allotments in Dundee are set to benefit from £16,340 worth of work.
A new metal boom gate and posts at entrance road is planned for the Kinnaird allotments, whilst the Ancrum allotments will see a new security gate, posts and bracing erected.
The project will also include replacing and repairing the timber fence panels at the Law allotments.
4. Dudhope Park
A little over £11,400 will be spent on resurfacing the path to the therapy garden from St Mary’s Place in Dudhope Park.
This, Dundee City Council says, is to ensure safe access for all.
The estimated start date of the work is November, with the project expected to be competed by March.
5. Improvements to park signage
The local authority will spend £15,000 “refreshing” the noticeboards across Dundee’s open spaces.
This will include replacing and removing signage to provide a “more consistent and
inviting welcome to park visitors”.
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