Haslingfield Skatepark Renovation

Haslingfield Parish Council · awarded 14 February 2022

Who

Buyer	Haslingfield Parish Council Cambridge
Supplier	Betongpark
Category	works
Classification	Repair work on recreational areas CPV 45236290
Notice published	26 March 2025

What it is for

The current skate park was built back in 2007 and mainly funded by local business, lottery funding and community support. The skatepark and land is owned and maintained by the Haslingfield Parish Council. It is used by all ages, from young children on scooters, to young adults, using skateboards and BMXs. The users are mainly from Haslingfield but also come from surrounding villages, some as far as Royston. It is used all year round, on weekends during the summer months there are on average of 20 users a day. There is also a basketball court on site. CURRENT SITUATION Unfortunately, due to its age and construction of its time, the skate park is in need of a complete overhaul. The ramps are mainly constructed out of wood, including the framework and surfaces, overtime these ramps have suffered from wear and tear, from use, resulting in cracks and damage in the wood, allowing moisture to enter thus rotting the structures over time. The parish council have repaired and replaced various parts of each ramp unit but we have now reached a point of non economic viability, any money spent now on repairs would not last long and the money would be better spent on investing in new ramps and equipment. The basket ball court is also in need up of updating, the surface is covered in moss and algae which when wet can be very slippery and dangerous. The hoops and nets are broken and rusty. PLAN We have spoken to various contractors and obtained prices for like for like ramps, these are sufficient and would be a marked improvement, but what is clear from demand and perhaps a more long term solution would be to invest in a brand new concrete skatepark. FINANCING We are in the process of applying for an Amey grant. This grant is on offer for non profit organisations such as ourselves to…

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