Earlier this week, following some enquiries I had received from local residents
about works recently carried out in Dawson Park near to the Arbroath Road entrance,
I arranged to meet with a manager from the environment department on site. I was
advised that the intention of the works was to enhance this entrance by removing
some trees, dead wood and shrubs that were passed their best, and also, sadly,
the rhododendrons, which had already been removed.
He went over the plans with
me; the area will be replanted with new shrubs including the creation of a
wildflower section and the path at this location, which still has a propensity
to pool with water when it rains, will receive some attention as well. The area
doesn’t look great at the moment as the clearing of the old beds has just
concluded but I am assured that in time, when everything is planted and growing,
it will freshen the park up.
The car park at the
Dunnottar Place entrance is very uneven, with a lot of dips in it (pictured). I was
advised that consideration would be given to dealing with this in the new financial
year.
I also received an assurance that there would be public consultation
on any future capital works and that any proposals would be raised at the Broughty
Ferry Community Planning Partnership and at Broughty Ferry Community Council.
Going forward residents will be able to have a say before
any work is done.
