St Leonard Park Regeneration
A Better Way of Managing Storm Water for St Mary’s
Scottish Water, NatureScot and SEPA are working with Dundee City Council to develop an exciting and innovative project to improve the way storm water is managed and reduce flood risk in the St Mary’s area of Dundee.
We want to engage the community in shaping plans which could bring significant benefits for the area by transforming a landscape corridor running from St Leonards and St Fergus Church on Macalpine Road to Baldragon Academy on Harestane Road, including St Leonard Park as well as part of Balgowan Avenue Park.
Drop-in Event
- Thursday 10th June, 2:30pm to 7pm
- Open tent behind St Leonard and St Fergus' Church, St Leonard Place
- Covid-safe measures will be in place
- All welcome
St Leonard Park - present and future?
The park as it is today, regularly affected by flooding, and some early ideas for the future
What We Are Doing
We want to engage the local community about an exciting opportunity to reduce the risk of flooding locally, while also making wider positive changes to the park. The reopening of the historic Back Burn, which was culverted over 50 years ago, could restore a natural watercourse with potential to include a variety of other features. We also want to explore opportunities to create a new pathway system that will improve connections and support more walking and cycling; a more attractive planting structure with new spaces, areas for growing and increased wildlife; and areas for active use such as outdoor gyms or improved play opportunities.
Why We Are Doing This
The aim is to reduce flood risk, and at the same time improve these green spaces for the benefit of everyone. They could offer much more and provide multiple benefits for recreation, wildlife, active travel and activities for the people who live and work in and around St Mary's.
Get Involved
Proposals are at an early stage, so we are hoping that you will help shape the ideas. You can download and read more information below. Please give us your feedback and ideas by completing our short questionnaire.
You can also add comments or ideas on a map of St Leonard Park and the adjoining green spaces using the Placecheck app.
