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Benches in Stobswell

J Jennifer Kincaid Dcc  •  2025-07-24  •  No comments  •  Maryfield  • 

Bench Project.jpg
Bench Project.jpg

Project code: 93

Estimated Price

£8,832


Summary

This project will deliver street seating on Albany Benches manufactured locally by P&J Blacksmiths who the council have used extensively over the recent past. The locations have been chosen to allow local people and visitors the opportunity to take a rest in what is a hilly environment, we have tried to find locations that are south facing to take advantage of the sunny climate wherever possible.

Description

This project will address Local Priority: - Urban improvements incorporating environmental seating and shelters

There has been extensive consultations carried out by the Dundee City Council Empowerment Team to identify which projects local people would like to see delivered in the area, public street seating was brought forward through this process.

The locations chosen are on our local shopping street Albert St and in the Stobswell West area of the locality. Streets chosen in Stobswell West include Court St, Arkley Terrace, Sandeman St and Strathmore St, While on Albert St seats would be placed on Albert St itself Eliza St and Craigie St.

The grant will provide funding for the manufacture and installation of eight Albany style bench seats manufactured by P&G Blacksmiths and installed in the Albert St District Shopping Centre and Stobswell West as a result of extensive consultation carrier out by the Dundee City Council Empowerment Team.

Below is the link to the Albany Bench manufactured by P&G Blacksmiths https://pandgblacksmiths.co.uk/street-furniture/benches-seats/albany


Location: Various locations across Stobswell as outlined in supporting document.

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