£150m regeneration of Aberdeen city centre and beachfront to be considered

Councillors in Aberdeen are to consider a report that would "transform the landscape" of Aberdeen city centre.

The report outlines plans for the pedestrianisation of Union Street, the creation of a new city market, and the revitalisation of the beach area.

There are also plans for a pier, new green hub, and a state-of-the-art sports area that could include a new stadium for Aberdeen FC.

Members of Aberdeen City Council’s City Growth and Resources Committee will meet on November 12 to discuss and decide recommendations.

Aberdeen City Council’s Convenor for City Growth and Resources Committee, Councillor Ryan Houghton, said: "These plans are a hugely ambitious statement of intent for Aberdeen. They will not only act to heal the city from the economic damage inflicted by COVID-19, but will also see us improve the health of our citizens by creating an open, accessible beachfront.

"The proposals will breathe new life into our city centre, boost job creation and promote a wealth of opportunities to allow businesses and traders to thrive.

"Above all, this new cityscape will bring the city back to the people, giving them easy access to a 21st century way of living that is open, inclusive and environmentally friendly."

Vice-Convener for City Growth and Resources Committee, Councillor Jenny Laing, said: "The council is proud to put forward this report detailing the potential £150m transformation of Aberdeen’s beach and city centre. The report, and the detailed projects outlined within it, show the depth and breadth of our ambition, and our commitment to bring real, positive change for the people of Aberdeen.

"These plans are only the beginning of a process that we envisage will turn Aberdeen into a city that not only residents of the North East but indeed the whole of Scotland will be proud of."