£400k improvements proposed for city parks

FAMILIES across the city could soon be enjoying new and improved play areas and open spaces thanks to a plan to make more than £400,000 worth of improvements.

Dawson and Victoria parks are in line for new play equipment while environmental improvements are on the cards for Camperdown and Dudhope parks as well as Hawkhill and Watson Street.

Vari McDonald, deputy convener of Dundee City Council’s neighbourhood services committee, said: “These schemes have been proposed to improve and enhance the local environment for residents and members of the public after discussions with local groups.

“These works deliver on a commitment made last year to introduce a programme of capital expenditure focused on improvement projects and reflect the ongoing popularity of the play areas at Dawson and Victoria parks.

“Both are well used but in need of upgrading so these plans reflect our desire to bring in safe, modern inclusive equipment that will increase access and open up the play experience.”

At Dudhope Park plans include redesigned and improved landscaping, upgrading the north stairs and a redesign of the formal area with additional seating.

New seating and litter bins will be accompanied by redesigned and improved landscaping at Hawkhill along with the creation of an additional wildflower panel and new trees.

Lower maintenance planting and a redesign is planned for Watson Street.

Parks in Dundee are set for an upgrade.