Eden Project Dundee, on the site of the old gasworks on East Dock Street, has the potential to be an “economic dynamo” that will bring billions of pounds into the region, according to its chief executive.

The eco-attraction, which is still several years away from opening,

Andy Jasper, chief executive of Eden Project Dundee, said Eden Project Dundee will be a landmark development for the city, transforming the former gasworks on East Dock Street into a beacon for regeneration and green tourism.

“It will encourage visitors to think, feel and act differently by revealing how we can learn from and be inspired by nature,” Mr Jasper said.

“The project will combine exhibits, performance, learning, play, immersive experiences, world class horticulture, live music, art and food, beverage and retail spaces, all integrated as essential parts of the overall experience.”