A £100 million infrastructure redevelopment of Dundee's waterfront region is to be completed ahead of schedule, according to Scottish First Minister (SFM) Nicola Sturgeon.

The Central Waterfront infrastructure plan is part of the £1 billion transformation of the city's eight kilometre Waterfront Project.

This stage of works includes the 'Slessor Gardens', a new road layout, access to the Tay road bridge and preparatory works for the creation of fully serviced development sites.

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Originally, the infrastructure plan was to be completed by the end of summer 2016 but is now on track to be completed by the end of February.

SFM Nicola Sturgeon said: "The progress we have seen on this infrastructure work is a testament to good project management and support from the wider local community and businesses.

"This project itself has created hundreds of local jobs and contributes significantly to the regeneration of the city itself. I am delighted that the Scottish Government is part of transforming a post-industrial city into a centre for the creative economy with this ground-breaking development."

The £1bn transformation plan began in 2001 and encompasses 240 hectares of development land alongside the River Tay.

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