The Council has agreed a joined up approach to taking forward the Wellington Road Junction Improvement Scheme and the ongoing development of the Aberdeen South Harbour Link Road project, taking into consideration the views of local views of local groups and individuals.
The cross-party agreement reached at the Net Zero, Environment and Transport Committee will see further engagement with stakeholders including South of the City community councils, Lochside Academy and other local stakeholders to address 35 points raised during consultation.
The committee’s Convener, Council Co Leader Ian Yuill and Vice-convener Councillor Miranda Radley have also written to the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport requesting additional civic enforcement powers for moving vehicle violations and plan to write again shortly.
Councillor Yuill said: “I am delighted that the Committee reached a consensus on a way forward for these projects which will see the Council take further stock of local views and seek to address these.
“Having met personally with the local community councils, I am aware of the strength of feeling locally regarding the proposals for the two projects. That is why it is vital the Council continues to work with the local communities to seek solutions that work for everyone.”
Councillor Radley said: “Following very powerful deputations from the four South of the City Community Councils, I was happy that committee have agreed to additional engagement with Lochside Parent Voice and school community, the community councils and other groups impacted by the proposals
I look forward to seeing the results of this engagement, and the overall holistic review of the proposals before committee in February.”
The committee also agreed to investigate the feasibility, cost and potential funding options for a new section of footway on the east side of Coast Road between Burnbanks Village and Burnbanks Railway Bridge and consider implementation if feasible.