The March opening was confirmed by NHS Tayside chairman Sandy Watson in correspondence with Dundee-based Labour MSP Marlyn Glen.

“The funding allocated to this project two years ago has been a significant investment in health care in Dundee,” said Ms Glen today.

“It will bring high-quality care to patients, and set a fine example of modern-day health provision located in the community provided by dedicated and hard-working staff.

“These new facilities will show integrated health services working together to provide great benefits. I welcome this major step forward in health care in Dundee.”

NHS Tayside said the “exciting new facility” will include 10 dental surgeries, along with dental X-ray rooms, decontamination facilities and supporting accommodation.

There will be five specialist audiology suites to support a range of ear, hearing and balance-related examinations.

A new physiotherapy review and treatment centre will feature a special area to support “gait analysis” — the review of walking problems.

There will also be a single centre for the support and co-ordination of Tayside’s Managed Clinics Network, which have a key role in the active management of long-term illnesses in the community.

Mr Watson said, “This new facility is an excellent addition to our portfolio of health provision in Dundee. As well as a unique modern design and feel, the building includes both internal and external therapeutic spaces. I am sure that it will be very popular with both patients and staff alike.”

The £1.2 million funding for the centre was announced in 2006 as part of a £27 million package aimed at bringing health services closer to patients.

Ministers said at the time they wanted to develop modern facilities with a focus on delivering health improvements in areas of deprivation.