Security hoarding has been erected around the former beach leisure centre for site safety before the main demolishing works start later in the Autumn.

The area will be the focus of the short-term intervention of the Beach Masterplan which will focus on developing a beach park, an events park, and new landscaping and structures on Broadhill.

Proposals for the beach park include a play park, sports area and pump track, canopies, a cycle track, an amphitheatre, events field, and hub building. Broadhill would be re-landscaped and include new structures from which the revamped beach area can be viewed.

At a Full Council meeting in December, it was agreed that officers should progress with all relevant statutory consents required ahead of works commencing.

Councillors also instructed officers to begin early discussions with the Planning Authority ahead of submitting applications and that a Full Business Case (FBC) be reported to council next month.

Cllr Alex McLellan, convener of finance and resource, said: “The beachfront redevelopment is a key commitment of Aberdeen City Council, and will transform the area, ensuring it is somewhere citizens can visit and enjoy moving forward.

“Plans for the first phase, the beach park, will be considered by council in August – committing investment to our beachfront and creating a space for families and young people to enjoy.”

The report to the December Full Council meeting followed a six-week period of public engagement and consultation about the plans which the majority of respondents were in favour. The consultation included engagement with children and young people.

The Beach Masterplan is connected to the City Centre Masterplan, and both areas are being redesigned as transformative and attractive places which will increase footfall and encourage active travel as part of the route to net zero.