Work is to begin on creating a wetland area in Aberdeen.

The council has put out to tender the work at Seaton Park, which will alleviate flooding in the area.

Works include digging out wetland, creating drainage, and adding paths, signage and planting.

The project is valued to cost £90,000.

Four possible designs were unveiled at the public consultation stage, with the 'Quite Wet' design being selected.

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Some of the project funding will come from Aberdeen Greenspace, while Sustrans is paying for some of the paths.

Communities, Housing and Infrastructure vice convener, Cllr Jean Morrison, said: "It will be a fantastic asset to the park and will also help to prevent homes and businesses from being flooded.

"There is a myriad of wildlife already in the area due to the River Don meandering through the park and the extensive woodlands, and the formal creation of the wetland will add to this.

"We hope people will enjoy the wetland area which also adds to the facilities at the park."

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