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27/07/2016

£90,000 Ecological Development Opens In Aberdeen

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A £90,000 ecological development has been officially opened in Aberdeen.

The Seaton Wetlands Project was unveiled by Council Leader Jenny Laing on Tuesday, 26 July.

The scheme has turned a former swamp-like floodlands area into a man-made wetland surrounded by natural plants and a wooden viewing point.

Work undertaken by contractors included digging out the wetland, repairing drainage, and adding paths, signage and planting. Workers also upgraded two pathways at the park as part of a paths improvements project.

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The project, which was jointly funded by the city council, Aberdeen Greenspace, and Sustrans, follows on from the East Tullos Burn Environment Improvements Project at St Fittick's Park where flooding was alleviated by developing a manmade wetland to manage water levels.

Council Leader Jenny Laing said: "This is a wonderful project and I'm very happy to be officially opening it.

"Seaton Park is already a popular place to go for people to relax in or take part in sporting activities, so having the wetlands area here will be a big draw for families and wildlife watchers."

John Lauder, National Director of Sustrans Scotland, said: "We are delighted to have provided Community Links Funding for the upgrade of the two key paths connecting Seaton Park into the Donside Active Travel Corridor.

"The new links will help to encourage people and families to get out and travel on foot or by bike for short everyday trips and for leisure and recreation."

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