Parents and staff still need reassurances over a proposed school merger, inspectors have said.
Education Scotland wants Dundee City Council to address concerns about the siting of the £11.5 million replacement for Hillside and Gowriehill primaries and a nursery school in Menzieshill.
Its inspectors have found people are worried about road safety around the new school, which would occupy a site between Dickson Avenue and Ninewells Hospital, and the way it would be staffed.
Education Scotland monitored the council’s consultation with parents and staff at all three affected schools.
It said that, overall, staff were positive about the proposal, especially the improved facilities on offer compared to those in the near 50-year-old primaries.
The inspectors added: “Staff and parents in all three establishments note concerns over traffic management. Their concerns include the proximity to a busy road and narrow streets surrounding the proposed school, which are already congested with hospital parking.
“Staff from both primary schools have raised reasonable concerns about the impact of the proximity of a busy public house and chemist, and the number of people who may be using these establishments, on the safety of children.”
Most Hillside parents were said to be positive about the merger but some felt strongly that other sites had not been given due consideration, and also complained that parents and pupils from the eastern end of the catchment would have to travel further.
City council education director Michael Wood said: “Road safety will be a priority in the area around the new site to ensure the safety of children and to promote ease of access.
“The establishment of a project board to oversee the development of the new campus model will include representation from staff, pupils and parents, and will ensure their direct contribution from the concept design stage through to the project completion.
“This will reflect and address issues raised in relation to the nature of the accommodation and the design brief, the provision of quality outdoor play areas, parking and travel arrangements, the management of shared facilities and the need to preserve and maintain the unique identity of each establishment.”