Chance to view plans to transform works

THE public will still have the chance to share their views on plans to transform a former factory into shops and restaurants despite the Covid-19 lockdown.

An application lodged with Dundee City Council by Torridon Developments detailed plans to develop the former Locarno Works on Brown Street into a “social and cultural space”, with retail, food and drink outlets plus student accommodation.

Now a new website has been launched which will allow the public to view the plans and give their opinions on the scheme.

A spokesman for Torridon Developments encouraged people to get involved.

He said: “We are looking forward to the online public exhibition on May 20 from 4-8pm via locarnoworks.co.uk.

“This is being conducted online due to government restrictions on public gatherings, but the same information will be available and access to the same experts as you would have expected at an exhibition.

“We hope people will join the chat to l earn more about our plans which will preserve the stack of the Locarno Works as well as a great deal of the exterior, whilst modernising and expanding the interior to host the Wellbeing Works mental health charity, along with expanded retail, food and drink accommodation.

“These plans are still at an early stage so we would encourage people to come along, learn more and give their opinion.”

Under the proposals, the developers are planning on maintaining the existing structure of the building and constructing three new levels.

The existing snooker club in the building would also be relocated to the first floor, while Wellbeing Works would move into new office space on the ground floor.

A proposed timeline is also available to view on the website and reveals developers are expecting work to begin late in 2022, with the units then being available for prospective businesses in 2023.

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The former Locarno Works on Brown Street.