Waterfront Milemarker Makeover

Dundee City Council has teamed up withtransport charity Sustransto give a makeover to the Millennium Milemarker which was moved from Dundee Waterfront during the redevelopment of the area.

The Milemarker, which provides directions to people cycling on the National Cycle Network, has now been reinstalled and painted with a fresh new designby local artist Cara Rooney.

Cycling Without AgeScotland, Alzheimer Scotland and Mid-Lin Day Care all attended workshops runby Cara to come up withthe design, which celebrates the theme of movement around the Waterfront, as well as local wildlife and Dundee's architectural heritage.The Fifies, Victoria Arch and even a seal all makean appearance!

The Men's shed in Broughty Ferry were also involved, cleaning up the Milemarkerand painting the base coat. Local firm SDB contracts were then subcontracted via Tayside Contracts to install the Milemarker before Cara painted her design on it.

Cara said "It was great to work alongside so many brilliant organisations, as well as individuals from Alzheimer Scotland and Mid-linDay Centre to develop the design for the milepost. It was lovely to reminisce about elements of the waterfront from the past and present, andbring them together in a design inspired by different kindsof movement in the area. I hope people enjoy spotting the different elements of Dundee's heritage and creatures of the Tay in the milepost."

City Council Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure convener Councillor Steven Rome said: "This is an inspiring project featuring ideas from local groups who will have benefited greatly from this experience. The Milemarkerwill really stand out at its prominent Waterfront location following this refresh."

The Milemarkercan be found at the Waterfront, just beside the Dundee Cycle Hub.