Yesterday, attended the West End Community Council's re-visit to the 'proposed' Riverside Nature Park. I say 'proposed' because, as one member correctly says, it is only 'proposed' until SEPA and the Council allow it to be opened to the public, and I have no doubt the consensus is - the sooner the better. The views are, simply, totally tremendous; very few views are quite as stunning & the full opening of the site will become a real Dundee attraction.
We had a walk round a couple of months back but time was short as a Community Council meeting was taking place immediately afterwards. This time it was particularly useful to see along the coastal path.
Other matters:
* Pleased to get confirmation from Director of Planning & Transportation that the Tay Road Bridge Manager has agreed to the re-siting of the playpark to bridge board ground east of the Hilton Hotel. No date yet for relocation but pleased about progress.
* Some feedback from Planning & Transportation Department regarding my concerns about the speed of traffic on Magdalen Yard Road -
"An inspection of recorded injury accidents for the period 2002-2004 shows no accidents occurring along Magdalen Yard Road including all junctions. Speed counts were taken on Magdalen Yard Road , east of Step Row, summer 2004 and I would expect these to reflect current traffic conditions.
Average speed over a 12 hour count (7am to 7pm) was 23mph for both directions. The parking pattern helps to slow speeds with opposing traffic and west bound traffic giving way (with the parking on the north side)"
I am raising matter further at meeting about issues regarding the Magdalen Green area I am arranging together with City Council staff.