Dundee City Council: Dundee playparks set to benefit from £310k worth of upgrades
Plans for new equipment in children's playparks to go to committee
Thousands of pounds worth of upgrades to Dundee playparks are set to be approved by councillors.
New play equipment totalling £220,000 is being proposed for Castle Green in Broughty Ferry.
And if approved, a further seven sites across the city will benefit from a £90,000 investment.
These sites are:
•Bridge Park at Balmossie,
• Malcolm Street Park
• Orchar Park
• Roseangle Park
• Stirling Court Playpark
• Tranent Playpark
• Brackens Playpark
Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel
Dundee City Council say the improvements at Castle Green in the Ferry will “complement” the nearby Broughty Ferry to Monifieth Active Travel project.
Councillors are also being asked to green-light £550,000 to be used on road crossing and safety measures at the active route.
The proposals will be considered during a meeting of the fair work, economic growth and infrastructure committee
Committee convener Councillor Steven Rome said: “Outdoor play is vital for our children’s health and this investment will transform the facilities at Castle Green and provide new equipment for them to enjoy across the city.
“This is about making the city a better place for everyone and encouraging outdoor activity. Play parks are at the heart of our communities and we are working hard to make them as high quality as possible.
“I am also pleased to see a number of road initiatives being implemented at the Broughty Ferry to Monifieth active travel project as this will really help increase people’s confidence about safety in the area.”
Climate, Environment and Biodiversity convener Councillor Heather Anderson added: “It’s now abundantly clear that the climate and nature crisis are two sides of the same coin.
“Everything we do to support our natural environment and improve biodiversity helps us not just tackle climate change but also make this city be an even better place to live in.”