Dundee City Council’s city development committee will be asked to approve a bid from Wates Construction Ltd under the Scape Framework, using McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Ltd as the sub-contractor.

Mark Flynn committee convener said: “This work naturally follows on from the Broughty Ferry flood protection scheme and as well as boosting the active travel infrastructure, will extend access to the beach front.

“Appointing the contractors who have already successfully delivered parts of the scheme means they can use the existing site compound, as well as provide continuity of work for local sub-contractors and maximise community wealth opportunities.”

Work will extend access to the beach front by providing a four-metre wide shared path from the junction with St Vincent Street along the west side of Castle Approach, to the beach front and a five-metre wide shared path along the beach front extending to the west edge of Windmill car park.

The sea defence wall along the beach front will be re-faced with a natural stone in keeping with the local historic buildings. Local natural stone will also be used for paths and walls creating a finish consistent with the work already carried out along the waterfront.

It is expected that work will be completed before the summer months when Castle Green and the beach front are most popular.

The city development committee meets on March 7.