SAFETY and future-proofing has been placed at the forefront of the regeneration of Aberdeen’s beachfront shoreline.
A recently approved report on the plans highlighted the importance of coastal defences and an engineering arrangement to alter existing groynes to provide a safer opportunity for open water swimming.
Other features of the regeneration plans include a boardwalk, active travel routes, greater connectivity to the city centre via the beach boulevard, changing and shower rooms along the esplanade, and the proposed beach village which would also offer overnight campervan parking.
Aberdeen City Council co-leader, Christian Allard, said, “In addition to transforming our beachfront into a world class destination once again reconnected to the city centre, we are ensuring that we protect the area from erosion and floods for decades to come while also providing a safe swimming area for local people and visitors alike.
“We also aim to make the proposed community club house in Footdee a centre for education and awareness of water safety for swimmers and surfers.”
Co-leader councillor Ian Yuill, added, “The effects of climate change are being felt around the globe and ensuring that we have robust coastal defences has been at the forefront of our thinking from the outset in our plans for the beachfront shoreline.”
