Over £2 million of improvements to the heart of Dundee’s city centre are nearing completion.
The programme to create landscaping, lighting, drainage and other improvements to the City Square was created to ensure there will be areas of newly laid paving for graduations next week.
It has become traditional for students, parents and friends to gather before and after graduations from the city’s college and universities.
Lord provost Bob Duncan said: “A great deal of work is going on elsewhere in the city, particularly in the waterfront area, so we felt it was crucial other prominent parts of Dundee are equally attractive.
“City Square has always been a gathering place and with these improvements, I am sure that it will attract even more people who want to sit, chat, eat and enjoy the atmosphere.
“Improved drainage and work on waterproofing the roof of the underground garage also means that this contract will safeguard the square for future generations.”
Tayside Contracts are doing the work, which includes new paving, up-rated drainage, water and electrical supply, wall-mounted lighting, hard and soft landscaping and the replacement of the Caird Hall steps and improved disabled access.
Hard landscaping work is being completed and planters and seating have already started to arrive. The fountains are being relined and the steps to Castle Street and Crichton Street are to be veneered.
Final touches will include replacing canopies covering the top half of both sets of steps and new signage.