The development of the new Dundee railway station and hotel has reached a key milestone.

Works to erect the steel superstructure is progressing at pace, with the main steel arch modules now in place.

The structure is expected to be completed towards the end of the year, with the focus then turning to the installation of the metal decking and concrete floor slab to form the station concourse.

These works, which are part of the central waterfront development, will run alongside the construction of the outer shell of the station and hotel.

Balfour Beatty is undertaking the redevelopment on behalf of Dundee City Council.

Staff are working through the night to support the build and installation of the 1100-tonne steel structure modules to keep disruption to a minimum.

Hector MacAulay, Balfour Beatty's regional managing director for Scotland, said: "This is an exciting development in the construction programme with visible changes to the Dundee skyline taking shape.

"We have used our experience in delivering complex rail and construction programmes to enable works to continue at pace.

"As part of our community engagement programme we have been delighted to welcome young unemployed people to the project and to speak with them about career opportunities within the construction industry.

"At the project outset, we committed to making a real and sustainable contribution to the Dundee economy through creating local employment and training opportunities, and this is just one example of how we intend to deliver on this commitment."

Will Dawson, convener of Dundee City Council's city development committee said: "As part of the commitment to this project and the city, Balfour Beatty have devoted themselves to a full programme of community benefits to support the development of this project.

"So far this has resulted in the creation of five new employment opportunities, two modern apprentice opportunities and three work experience opportunities.

"They have also supported various groups to undertake site visits to give students or job seekers a better understanding of the construction industry.

The construction work is scheduled for completion in December 2017.