A VISION to bring a state-of-the-art skatepark to Llandrindod Wells is a step closer after plans for a plush new facility in the spa town were released.
The Llandrindod Wells Skatepark Project posted artist’s impressions of what the skatepark could look like on its Facebook page on Tuesday (Aug 1) – with the new facility set to include an array of skatepark favourites, from a bowl, dish, ledges and banks, to a bowled corner, gap manual pad, hubba and handrail, and a street area.
“Hello all, it's been a while, but rest assured, it has been busy behind the scenes,” said Llandrindod Wells Skatepark Project in a post, accompanied by sketches of the proposed skatepark.
“We can now unveil the final plans for the new skatepark. We have taken on board suggestions throughout the engagement process over the past 12 months and we are thrilled with the results – a park for all.
“Now comes the part where we need you. Over the coming months we will be hosting fundraising events so please keep an eye open for these and support. Any questions, feel free to drop us a message here.”
The team at Pavilion Mid Wales, who have been hugely supportive of the project, posted on their Facebook page: “If you visited the venue in the past 12 months, you will have no doubt seen us at the end with collection buckets, helping to raise funds towards this project.
“We will continue to do so until completion. This project will bring lots of fun to many youngsters and adults alike.”
The new project was first announced in August 2021, with the town council revealing that land had been acquired from the local authority.
A 25-year lease was secured from Powys County Council and the council then began the process of starting to attract grant money to help fund the project. The project has been spearheaded by former mayor Steve Deeks-D’Silva and town clerk Jane Johnston and may have been green-lighted earlier, but for the Covid-19 pandemic.
Llandrindod residents were encouraged to have their say about how it should look.
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It has been embraced by locals, with many feeling this has been a long time coming to Llandrindod – especially as nearby Rhayader and Builth Wells have their own pump tracks, while Newtown and Knighton have similar facilities.
Llandrindod Wells Town Council previously said that the skatepark idea had been partly inspired by skateboarding being added to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 (2021), while it hoped the skate park would promote its ethos of promoting mental health wellness.
“The skate park will be an exciting project and will increase the outdoor activities available within our town and promote our ethos of ‘wellness’,” the council had previously stated.
“Following the 2020 Olympics, with the focus placed on skateboarding, this facility is now even more important than ever for our town, its residents and visitors.”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) added skateboarding to the list of competitive events for the 2020 Olympic Games and it will remain on the schedule for the Paris Olympics, taking place next summer.
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