THERE was lift-off this week over long-standing plans for a new floodlit skatepark in Peebles.
The construction of the concrete skatepark is earmarked for Victoria Park in Springwell Road.
The Scottish Borders Council-backed scheme will now be considered by the local authority’s planning department after the submission of a formal planning application.
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A skatepark would further enhance the multitude of new facilities in Victoria Park, where a playpark designed and constructed by Wicksteed Leisure Ltd opened in May of last year.
The centrepiece of the playpark is a multi-play Galleon ship and it also incorporates a small BMX track.
The aim is for the proposed skatepark to add to the park’s recent rejuvenation.
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