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West skatepark work starts soon

A computer generated image of the
skate park to be built by Wheelscape
The building of a skate, bmx and since the new location required a
scooter park in West Swindon will lot more work to install drainage
start at the end of June. and stronger foundations to ensure
Hopefully it will be ready for use a high quality, long lasting facility.
during part of the summer holidays. Coun Nick Martin, who brought
The project was first discussed at the young people to the forum
the West Swindon Forum in 2012, three years ago, said: “It’s been
when a group of young people really disappointing it’s taken three
made a presentation on the need. years to deliver. It’s quite a small
Originally the skate park was skatepark, but I’m delighted it’s now
proposed for Salt Way Fields in happening.
Middleleaze but residents living in “I’m sorry the skate park is not
the vicinity objected. A consultation closer to homes but I urge parents
in 2014 identified the open space to ensure their children are safe and
off Rivermead Drive, opposite the encourage them to use footpaths,
Renault building as suitable, but and not walk on the main roads
work was delayed because extra even if it’s a little further.”
costs were going to be incurred • Oasis skate park - see page 31

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