Planners have given the thumbs up to a major expansion of the public skatepark in Jarvis Brook – but the project will only go ahead if funds can be raised.
Wealden District Council has agreed the plan which will more than double the size and breathe new life into the skatepark in Jarvis Brook Recreation Ground which is nearing the end of its life following years of erosion.
Bev Pashley from the Artytime Scrapstore which submitted the application said: “This is fantastic news. We just need to find the money to build it. We need the skating, scooting and bmx community to come together to support this.”
Local users have campaigned for a new and improved skatepark that can serve the local community and in the summer the park was given a paint makeover by local artists and young people.
The new concrete addition to the existing skatepark “will provide a more modern, inclusive and safe riding facility for local wheeled sports participants” according to the application.
The plans show the extension would more than double the size of the park and vastly improve the facility with new ramps and obstacles. The design is contemporary and has been designed by professional skatepark designers. It will be built by trained professional skatepark builders.
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