Plans have been revealed for a new multi-million pound community hub in Aberdeen.

Residents in Tillydrone are backing proposals for a modern community facility, which would be built on the site of an existing shopping centre on Hayton Road.

The city council has already pledged £4.1 million towards the development and the complex has been shortlisted for a £1.9 million grant which would take the designs further.

Proposed features include a library, crèche, retail space, training kitchen, business start-up unit, games halls for fitness and recreation as well as on site council services for housing tenants, community support and priority families outreach.


In addition, plans are in place to develop a new school for the area as well as building more low-cost housing. The council recently revealed over £50,000 will be spent on communities for Tillydrone, Seaton and Woodside.

Cllr Ross Grant said: "Our design concept for this new centre has received widespread support from residents in the area.

"It will tick all the boxes by providing both educational and IT space for children and adults, leisure amenities and access to support networks.

"However, we have also tried to help those most in need with the inclusion of a laundry for those who need access, a training kitchen to teach families how to create healthy, home-cooked meals and access to shower facilities for those who may not have hot water.

"In this way, the hub will not just be a centre for learning and fun but can also act as a lifeline for those who struggling with everyday needs."

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