Skateboard ramp

AS this year went on, the state of the skateboard ramp in Probus deteriorated to an extent that it became unsafe to use.

Parish Councillor Nik Budden formed a task force to investigate what repairs were necessary, and who had the right skills to carry them out. He consulted widely with the users of the ramp and supported by fellow parish councillors and the clerk, made a proposal and received the budget necessary for the repairs to be carried out.

While this activity was underway, the ramp had to be fenced off for safety reasons, much to the chagrin of the teenagers who use it.

In September, a contractor was engaged to remove the deck to stop it being ridden. Cornerstone Building Works of Mount Hawke were then commissioned to carry out the repairs. Repair works went on through October and on 19th November the ramp was inspected and signed-off as safe to use.

Probus News went to check on the ramp on 28th November and found a queue of youngsters waiting their turn to do their thing. It was busy with a really positive buzz from those on it. All clearly very happy to be back on the ramp. Well done to all those involved in getting this important sporting (yes, it’s now an Olympic sport) facility reopened.

Images: Aiden above and Alex below trying out Probus’ newly refurbished skateboard ramp

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