Visitors to Perth could enjoy continental style riverside cafs if a council proposal comes to fruition.
Perth and Kinross Council has made preliminary moves to judge interest in providing refreshment facilities on two sites between the two Perth bridges on the west bank of the river.
The plan is a resurrection of a previous plan which failed to get off the ground.
“Perth and Kinross Council owns land in Tay Street and has identified two areas within the improved river frontage which the council would be willing to release for the development of portable or temporary structures,” they explained in a document outlining possible future contracts.
“The purpose of this brief is to provide preliminary information on a future contract opportunity and to invite expressions of interest for the provision of refreshment facilities on two separate sites in Tay Street.
“The potential value of Tay Street to enhance the reputation of Perth as a quality visitor destination has been recognised for some time.
“The implementation of flood prevention measures and environmental improvements in Tay Street provides opportunities for the development of refreshment facilities to complement other facilities being provided in the street to enhance and develop thevisitor experience and product in the street and city.
“It is intended that the development of the two sites will provide a focal point for outdoor eating and drinking and appreciating the ambience of the street and river.”
The council explained the benefits they believe the facilities would provide to visitors and locals alike.
“Perth and Kinross Council is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of refreshment facilities on two separate sites in Tay Street, Perth one sited south of Smeaton’s Bridge and the other north of the Queen’s Bridge,” said a council spokesperson.
“This reflects an opportunity for business development arising from the council’s proposals to promote enhanced activity on the riverside and increased use of the river for recreation, and its ambitions for growth of tourism in the city as part of the Perth City Plan.”