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."

2017:

The first major outdoor concert (featuring UB40) is held at Slessor Gardens.
A planning application is submitted for the development of Site 2
A new wakeboarding centre has been approved within City Quay
A planning application has been approved for a new reception centre at the Frigate Unicorn
A planning application is approved for the development of Site 6

2016:

Construction starts on a new Premier Inn.
A drainage pond at South Commercial Street is constructed.
Slessor Gardens is opened by HRH the Queen
Discovery Walk Opens at Slessor Gardens
Roads surrounding the new Slessor Gardens are opened to the public
Development Partners are announced for Site 2 and Site 6

2015:

Design and Planning Guidance is published to aid developers.
An interactive app showing the proposed developments becomes available
Construction of the Seabraes pedestrian/cycle bridge is completed
Work starts on the construction of the V&A Museum Of Design
New Streetnames and placenames are announced.
Work starts of the construction of a new Rail Station.

2014:

Work starts on the creation of the central open space
Malmaison Hotel opens

2013:

The first building at District 10, with a design based on recycled shipping containers opens
Dundee's new Olympia Swimming and Leisure Centre is constructed. Demolition commences on the former building in the central waterfront

2012:

Tayside House Office Block demolished to make way for roads and central open space
The Stannergate Bridge is renewed to afford better access to the Port Of Dundee
The Quayside Mews residential development is completed.

2011:

The Scottish Government National Renewables Infrastructure Plan identifies Dundee Port as one of the key sites for support of offshore wind power developments
The historic Telford Beacon is relocated within the Central Waterfront

2010:

Japanese architects Kengo Kuma & Associates announced as architects for the new V&A Museum Of Design Dundee
Construction of a large stormwater drainage tank is completed in the Central Waterfront.
The Dundee One office development is completed

2009:

V&A Museum Of Design announced as a key part of the new Waterfront development. An international design competition is launched to appoint an architect
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:

Work commences on strengthening the Railway Tunnel
Western Road Realignment works completed in March

2003

Infrastructure works commence, funded by the Cities Growth Fund

2001:

Dundee Central Waterfront Masterplan Published

2000:

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

1998

Draft Masterplan prepared
Major study undertaken on the future potential of Dundee's Waterfront