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New images of UTG designs revealed… What do you think?

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New pictures have been revealed for a flagship multi-million pound revamp of Union Terrace Gardens.

London Olympic park designers LDA first put forward their initial £20million vision for the sunken Victorian green space last year.

Among the more eye catching proposals included are a new entrance plaza, lift access from Union Terrace, a “halo” lighting feature and community gardens alongside the rail track.

But now the Glasgow based firm has unveiled new images of how the park could look after the work is completed.

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Construction is expected to take two years with the gardens closed until the project is completed in Autumn 2019.

The final report is due to be voted on by councillors in the coming months.

The gardens have been a political football over the past ten years with ambitious plans to raise them to street level thrown out by the incoming Labour-led administration in 2012.

A new plan for the park was at the centre of the unanimously agreed city centre masterplan, which is now being debated.

In its report to councillors, LDA Design said they aimed to create a space that will be useable both during the day and at night.

It reads: “The gardens will not only be able to be appreciated by day but also at night through a distinctive, sensitive and visually appealing lighting scheme which is proposed throughout the entire garden.

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“Union Terrace Gardens is strategically placed in the beating heart of Aberdeen city centre and the proposals will improve existing facilities, inject new uses and increase the vitality and viability of the area.”

An initial cost was put for the large-scale work at £17million, which climbed to £20million when the designs were made public.

According to a council report, the park will be closed for 21 months from October to July 2019.

Adrian Watson, chief executive of city centre business body Aberdeen Inspired, said: “Aberdeen Inspired is keen to support a positive vision for Union Terrace Gardens, and with that all aspects of the wider city centre masterplan in making it a more attractive place for people to come to work, live or visit.

“This is such an important time in the city’s transition and naturally we now all want to see delivery of the vision that will put this city to the fore where it belongs.”