Published on:
13
May 2013
The new Fairfield Skate Park in Sauchie has opened to the public, and is already proving to be a popular attraction.
This week Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley went along to inspect the new skate park, which will be officially opened next month.
The park is now open to all wheel sports, including BMX bikes and scooters. It has a half pipe, grinders and a fun box and is open to all wheel sport users. There will be no charge for using the facility. It is already proving to be a popular attraction for many young people throughout the county.
Councillor Womersley said: "The Council appointed Butter Landscaping to build the skate park, and it has been completed to an extremely high standard. Work began at the end of January and I am delighted to see the park open for our young people to enjoy.
"The Council has also earmarked a small amount of capital funding which will enable a path and some further landscaping to be included in the initial build. It promises to be another excellent sporting facility for the youth of the area and indeed the whole of Clackmannanshire."
An official opening of the Fairfield Skate Park is expected to take place in June.
A SPUG graffiti art group has been formed who meet every second Monday at the Bowmar Centre. Members are currently developing skills in graffiti art with the view to painting a community arts project at the new skate park.
Discussions have taken place with Sport Scotland and a funding application will be submitted to their "Active Places Fund" to further develop the skate park facility, including floodlighting, fencing, and additional features for the park.
Councillor Womersley added: "This funding bid will be submitted through a partnership of Clackmannanshire Council, the new wheel sports forum and the local youth council."