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The project is being financed by £20,000 from
developer contributions secured by Moray Council from Tesco to
mitigate the environmental impact of their new store.
Potential sites for the project have been investigated and
options presented to local councillors. The Rose Garden site at
Queen Street was deemed to be the most suitable location. Its
original design has been incorporated into a draft sketch that
will assist the transformation of the space into an attractive,
quality area for the community to enjoy.
In a joint statement, Buckie councillors Sonya Warren, Gordon
Cowie and Tim Eagle said they were looking forward to the
project being completed and hailed it as an asset to the local
community.
"This site and project was one that was raised by members of the
community a few times at the recent events," said Cllr Warren.
"It’s fantastic to see it be developed and the former rose
gardens be transformed into an attractive area, that will
provide not only fruit but great learning benefits for young
people at our local schools and the wider community".
The draft design has been showcased at a drop-in exhibition to
gauge public opinion. This was on November 13 at the Buckie
Thistle Function Hall from 4pm to 7pm. Moray Council officers
and local councillors were on hand to discuss the plans.
Release: Moray Council, North East Scotland