CONSTRUCTION is set to begin on a brand new skatepark and pump track facility in a Borders town next week.

Starting on Monday (July 1), initial site preparation will be undertaken in Jedburgh before full construction work starts three weeks later.

The “long-awaited” project, due to be built on land opposite Abbey Place, is expected to be finished by late October.

Included in the facility is a state-of-the-art asphalt pump track. 

The park will also incorporate and link to a concrete skatepark street course.  The facility will include floodlighting to enable safe year-round use of the park, according to the council.

Carol Cooke, parks & environment manager for Scottish Borders Council, said: “We are excited for the local community of Jedburgh that this long-awaited project is now progressing to construction.

“Residents of Jedburgh have waited patiently for this facility to become a reality, but the wait is nearly over. I am sure this state-of-the-art skatepark and pump track will prove to be a facility they can be proud of.

“We would like to reassure residents of Jedburgh that the ongoing works will not impact events taking place during the Jethart Callant’s Festival throughout July.”

The park has been funded as part of the council’s capital programme for play areas and community outdoor spaces.

It will see an investment of almost £5 million to enhance facilities for current and future generations, providing “significant play opportunities for all”.