Dundee training provider Claverhouse has thrown its support behind a bid to establish a transport museum in the city.
The show of approval follows a site visit to the former Maryfield Tram Depot on Forfar Road, where the tourist attraction will be set up if the plans from the Dundee Museum of Transport (DMT) group are eventually given the go-ahead.
The large building is owned by Scottish Water but has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair over the last 20 years and would require extensive renovation before it could be opened to the public.
Such a programme of work could be tapped into by Claverhouse Training, which exists to provide skills and training opportunities to unemployed adults.
Established in 1983 the firm is the leading provider of government-funded training programmes in Tayside.
Claverhouse chief executive Alastair Cameron, who attended last week’s tour around the category B-listed tram shed, said the group were happy to support plans for a museum in the city.
He added, “We were there to offer our support to the project which has the potential to provide skills and training opportunities.
“Together we could manage the venture which could provide straightforward benefit to the local community both during the building phase and after completion.
“It is a great opportunity to get young folk in there and would be a fantastic vehicle to teach them new skills.”For more visit www.dundeemuseumoftransport.co.uk