Skatepark got a revamp

A SKATE park received a welcome revamp thanks to partnership working and the volunteer efforts of a local army unit in 2013.
Wyndham Park’s skateboard club GZONE in Grantham had one of its main stunt ramps renovated in June thanks to 168 Pioneer Regiment from the Royal Logistic Corps.
Staff Sergeant John Mitchell and his team rectified a serious structural problem with the ramp at the site and set about two weeks intensive work.
After stripping and gutting out the ramp’s rotten wood, they then funded and installed higher quality ply wood for the feature that has improved its drainage and longevity.
SKDC’s waste and recycling crews and park contractors Veolia Environmental Services provided assistance to remove the old ramp.
Now their professional work has now provided young users of the park with a long term fix.
Treasurer of the GZONE committee Jenny Sutherland,, said: “The work has given a lot of young people a skate park they really appreciate.
“We are all very proud of these soldiers and what Staff Sergeant Mitchell and his team have done. We couldn’t have funded or completed the work without them.”
SKDC’s portfolio holder for leisure arts and culture Coun Bob Adams said: “It’s always heartening to see community and volunteer efforts come together.
“This wasn’t a small project by any means and to have a local Army regiment with soldiers who have trade background complete the job is more than the skate park users could have hoped for.
“They are a credit to the community and their regiment for the work they’ve performed.”