A massive 88,000 tonnes of debris from Dundee’s Waterfront has been recycled as part of the ongoing redevelopment work.
That’s the equivalent of an aircraft carrier’s weight in soil, debris and other materials.
And by re-using the excavated materials the city council has saved almost half a million pounds.
Leader of the council’s SNP administration, Councillor Ken Guild, said the 88,000 tonnes represented 99% of all the debris from the Waterfront site.
Debris from the demolition of the Hilltown multis was also included.
He said: “To have been able to recycle that amount back into the redevelopment of the Waterfront is amazing.
“Not only has it had a massive beneficial environmental impact, it has saved the council £445,000.
“It’s great to think that debris from former Dundee buildings has been included in the redevelopment of the Waterfront.”
Mr Guild said Dundee had a long history of re-using and not wasting material.
He added: “Debris from the former Royal Arch, after it was demolished, was included in re-building work at Dundee Port.
“Since the contractors started on this phase of works in February 2014 their focus hasn’t just been on delivering high quality work on time and within budget.
“It’s also been on doing everything they can to minimise waste.
“Around 53,000 tonnes of material has been crushed and reused on the site or in other council projects, while the remaining amount was recycled and reused in other local projects.
“This is tangible evidence that not only are we determined to deliver a breathtaking project which will transform the city and people’s lives, but we are determined to do so in a way that does not waste or needlessly consume precious resources.”
Nuclear powered aircraft carrier the USS George Washington is 24-storeys high and weighs 88,000 tonnes.