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Unique skatepark for Ayrshire
22/11/2004
Sports Minister Patricia Ferguson cut the turf on the
site of UK's first supervised skate park today.
Building will commence on 'Revolutions' in Spring next
year on the North Ayrshire Skate Park, a £450,000 facility
situated opposite the Auchenharvie Leisure Centre near
Saltcoats and Stevenston.
The Minister will be joined in the sod-cutting by local
MSP Cathy Jamieson, and Ian Taylor, Chief Executive of
sportscotland.
Ms Ferguson said:
"This new initiative which will provide a unique
community facility for young people in the area, has
demonstrated partnership working at its best.
"The North Ayrshire Skate Group, which worked
voluntarily with public and private partners, had the
vision three years ago for a top-class facility for young
people who have a passion for skateboarding and
roller-blading.
"'Revolutions' will give users increased opportunities
to participate in sporting activity and provide long-term
health benefits.
"Congratulations to everyone who has dedicated their own
time towards this project. I look forward to seeing the
building complete in the near future and being made
available to the area's young people."