About The Waterfront

The £1billion transformation of Dundee City Waterfront, which encompasses 240 hectares of development land stretching 8km alongside the River Tay, is a strategic, focussed and forward looking 30 year project (2001-2031) that is propelling the city to international acclaim. The area is divided into five focussed zones: Riverside; Seabraes ;The Central Waterfront, City Quay and Dundee Port.

The vision for the Waterfront is..

"To transform the City of Dundee into a world leading waterfront destination for visitors and businesses through the enhancement of its physical, economic and cultural assets."

2018:

The V&A Dundee - Museum Of Design opened to the public in September
The new Rail Station and Sleeperz Hotel opened to the public in July

2017:

The first major outdoor concert (featuring UB40) is held at Slessor Gardens. This is followed by Olly Murs and Little Mix who perform to a 11,000 capacity audience.
A new wakeboarding centre opens at City Quay

2016:

Slessor Gardens is opened by HRH the Queen
Discovery Walk Opens at Slessor Gardens

2015:

Construction of the Seabraes pedestrian/cycle bridge is completed

2014:

Malmaison Hotel opens

2013:

The first building at District 10 opens

2012:

Tayside House Office Block demolished to make way for roads and central open space

2011:

The historic Telford Beacon is relocated within the Central Waterfront

2010:

The Dundee One office development is completed

2009:

V&A Dundee announced as a key part of the new Waterfront development.
Tay Road Bridge Ramps are realigned to facilitate the new road arrangements
The Clocktower residential development is completed

2007:

Railway Tunnel strengthening works are completed

2006:

Western Road Realignment works completed

2001:

Dundee Central Waterfront Masterplan Published

2000:

Major consultation takes place on the future of the Waterfront
Dundee Science Centre opens at Seabraes