Aberdeen City Council's Finance and Resources Committee has agreed plans for new sports facilities at the former Kincorth Bowling Green site.

A stakeholder engagement exercise will take place in the coming weeks to establish which of three proposed 3G pitch options is preferred by the local community.

Committee convener Councillor Alex McLellan said: "I recognise that improved facilities at the Kincorth bowling green is a clear priority for the community, so we have allocated budget and will develop plans in consultation with the community.

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"The next step is a consultation with the community around what those sports facilities could include, so I would encourage local residents and community groups to get involved and have their say."

The first option outlined in the committee report is a five-a-side synthetic pitch with additional hardstanding, both within the existing bowling green footprint.

The second is a 'flexible' five-a-side pitch of a similar size, but with a synthetic surface across the whole bowling green footprint. It could also be marked out with smaller "three v three" pitches if needed.

The third option is a seven-a-side synthetic pitch extending into the car park immediately south of the former bowling green.

Views gathered from the Kincorth community will help inform an outline business case to be presented to the committee. The options and operating models will be examined in more detail, with a preferred option identified at that stage.