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No. 93 • December 1989 . Circulation 10,000 ext 124
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Leisure Park turf officially cut

Work on West Swindon's Leisure Park was for the project. They laid down time-scales Speaking afterwards Mr Smith said he
officially launched by the Mayor of and have stuck with them. We in the private was sure that the Park would be very
Thamesdown Court. Ken Savage on 15 sector appreciate this; the Shaw Ridge attractive to people who live close-by and
November when he took controls of a JCB to Leisure Park is a good example of those from further afield. "I live in Bristol
ceremonially give the go-ahead to the multi- partnership between a public authority and and I often bring my family to enjoy what
million pound project opposite the Link a private developer." Swindon has. It's very impressive and Shaw
Centre. Ridge is being used as a model for
Speaking at a reception other developments in other parts
following the turf cutting, Coun. of the country."
Savage said Shaw Ridge Leisure Link Centre co-ordinator John
Park would bring a new, exciting Fisher welcomed the Leisure Park.
dimension to facilities in "The cinema, superbowl, rest-
Thamesdown. He was aurants and night club will
particularly glad to see 10 pin compliment the Link Centre. With
bowling return to Swindon after its four star hotel and the Hotel
20 years. Ibis near the Delta Tennis Centre,
Bryan Smith, Planning Director Swindon is going to be a major
for Carter Commercial tourist attraction for families who
Developments, who have brought want to take an active weekend
the project to fruition, paid tribute break. As a resident of West
to the officers and members of Swindon, the area is becoming
Thamesdown Council. "The even more attractive to live in."
Council has demonstrated great The Mayoress points out the entrance of the multi-screen Shaw Ridge Leisure Park is due
professionalism and enthusiasm cinema to the Mayor at the post-turf cutting reception for completion by November 1990.
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