Colin James Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 The work on the new skate park in the fields at the top of Newton Farm has begun. Contractors had already fenced off the old park and have starting dismantling it today. This skate park was built in the 90's and is well used and in much need of replacing. The project is being funded by Hereford Housing as it is their land.
Frank Smith Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 You have taken some very good photographs Colin, well done. Will anything additional be added to the new park, such as lighting?
K.Butt Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 You have taken some very good photographs Colin, well done. Will anything additional be added to the new park, such as lighting? I echo Frank, some really captive photo's here. Good to see this park being updated.
Clarkester Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 This is great news. Are there any details of the new design? Is it to be along similar lines to the park at the leisure centre? That would be fantastic.
Colin James Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Posted November 10, 2015 This is great news. Are there any details of the new design? Is it to be along similar lines to the park at the leisure centre? That would be fantastic. I believe it could be the same contractors but yet to have that confirmed.
Colin James Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Posted November 10, 2015 I have just received this from Hereford Housing. Work began today on the refurbishment of our skate park in Newton Farm! Wheelscape - who designed and built the highly popular skate park on Holmer Road - will be taking away the old metal ramps and installing a free flow concrete design. The refurbishment of this park will help raise Hereford in to one of the top five skate destinations in the country. Value For Money savings made by colleagues throughout Herefordshire Housing Group have made this exciting project possible. Herefordshire Housing Newton Farm Skate Park FB Page
Clarkester Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Brilliant stuff. The only thing I would add (apart from making it bigger!!) would be a couple of shelters with a roof... Oh, and a BMX track! But I'm being very picky now!
Glenda Powell Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Having just spoken to the officer in chargeof the skate park at Herefordshire Housing he told me the funding came from Value For Money (VFM) it will be similar to Holmer road park but on much smaller scale (size same as it is now). There will be no extra lighting at the moment, I also asked for play equipment for 3-11 year olds, but he explained they need to go after funding again. I have told him if there is anyway I can help please contact me. He said he will keep me informed now. The skate park will be officially opened this December.
Colin James Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Posted November 10, 2015 Having just spoken to the officer in chargeof the skate park at Herefordshire Housing he told me the funding came from Value For Money (VFM) it will be similar to Holmer road park but on much smaller scale (size same as it is now). There will be no extra lighting at the moment, I also asked for play equipment for 3-11 year olds, but he explained they need to go after funding again. I have told him if there is anyway I can help please contact me. He said he will keep me informed now. The skate park will be officially opened this December. I spoke with Peter earlier and he explained that they did not need to go to planning provided they only use the same foot print as the previous skate park, hence why no additions or lighting at this stage, however, he is keen to set up a local group and will also assist with trying to source additional funding from any schemes/grants that are available, which is really good to hear.
Roger Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Apparently there was some aggro at the site last night. Police were called. Info and pics via Facebook. FB
Colin James Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Posted November 10, 2015 Apparently there was some aggro at the site last night. Police were called. Info and pics via Facebook. FB Yes he posted this on my FB page but I did allow it to be published because of the swearing.
Roger Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Yes he posted this on my FB page but I did allow it to be published because of the swearing. The locals will know who these toe rags are that are trashing the place so I'd pull the plug on the funding unless they want to help sort it out.
Glenda Powell Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Most of the teenagers that use it are not from Newton Farm, we found this out when there was trouble up there with teenagers drinking, three of which came from Hinton area. When the police interviewed the girls they found the drink was vodka in a cider bottle which she brought the drink from her home. Residents called me to the site as I was then the councillor. The original teenagers back in 1997 who are now grown up looked after the site because they went after the funding for it.
Roger Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Most of the teenagers that use it are not from Newton Farm, we found this out when there was trouble up there with teenagers drinking, three of which came from Hinton area. When the police interviewed the girls they found the drink was vodka in a cider bottle which she brought the drink from her home. Residents called me to the site as I was then the councillor. Hinton is down the road. The locals need to get a grip of their area.
Glenda Powell Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Roger I was pointing out that not all teenagers from Newton Farm are vandals but get blame for any trouble that goes on there!
Roger Posted November 10, 2015 Report Posted November 10, 2015 Roger I was pointing out that not all teenagers from Newton Farm are vandals Agreed. But the locals have got to get a grip of a situation where stuff is just getting trashed and dumper trucks are getting interfered with. Hinton and Newton Farm are adjacent pretty much. The people who live there have to sort it out. If they want to live with out of control kids' then carry on ....
Pete Redding Posted November 11, 2015 Report Posted November 11, 2015 @ Clarkester Hi there. If you are interested in creating a BMX track please contact me directly. This is something that may be possible to push forward without funds, if we have enough people who are willing to share their time and labour. It could be quite an exciting side project.........
H.Wilson Posted November 12, 2015 Report Posted November 12, 2015 When was the original skate park built?
Colin James Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Posted November 12, 2015 The new skate park is being built by the same company who built the skate park in Holmer Road. After an extremely close tender process we would like to announce that Wheelscape (http://www.wheelscape.co.uk) have won the contract. For those not in the know Wheelscape are the design and build company that created the fantastic skate park on Holmer Road in Hereford.
Clarkester Posted November 12, 2015 Report Posted November 12, 2015 Hi Pete Redding. Interesting news... Have you made any contact with Hereford Dirt Riders? They have a group on Facebook and were responsible for the (greatly) improved track at Westfailing Street. My serious BMX track racing days are behind me I think, but, I do still like to have a bit of a burn around every now and then...
Pete Redding Posted November 12, 2015 Report Posted November 12, 2015 I will check that out cheers Clarkester. If anything comes of it I'll post on here to let you know. Thanks again.
Colin James Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Posted November 13, 2015 The old park is almost completely down as you will see. The two photographs above courtesy of HH New features for the new Skate Park
Victor Wright Posted November 15, 2015 Report Posted November 15, 2015 This is good to see. Well done HH.
Pete Redding Posted November 24, 2015 Report Posted November 24, 2015 With the cutting and digging mostly done, work begins on creating the new features. Please keep fingers crossed for clement weather.......
Alex Posted November 24, 2015 Report Posted November 24, 2015 With the cutting and digging mostly done, work begins on creating the new features. Please keep fingers crossed for clement weather....... This is brilliant, thanks for all the updates.
Colin James Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Posted December 7, 2015 Here are a few more updates the skeleton of the skatepark.
Pete Redding Posted December 7, 2015 Report Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks for sharing Colin. It's really coming together now. If anyone is in the area over the next couple of weeks pop down to see it happening live!
Colin James Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks for sharing Colin. It's really coming together now. If anyone is in the area over the next couple of weeks pop down to see it happening live! I will try and catch up this week.
Colin James Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Posted December 13, 2015 It's all taking shape rather nicely.
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