Banchory Skatepark Build (closed)
Thank you to everyone who has supported this project since 2017. The Bellfield Park site has been leased by us from Aberdeenshire Council and we completed the build in October 2022.
The go fund me raised £4700 which went entirely towards the construction, we have created a new page to raise an additional £5000 towards ongoing maintenance of the banks, crack repairs to the old concrete section we integrated into the new build and the repair of the eroded section of bank below the fence at the bowl. The skatepark concrete is in excellent condition - we just need to maintain the banks and your contributions are really appreciated!!
This project is driven entirely by our community. This is not a council built facility, this park has been designed by our Youth Group, plant & materials supplied by local contractors and built by a specialist skatepark builder “Concreate Skateparks” following a competitive tender and selection.
We’d like to thank all of our supporters from the Banchory Community Council, the community learning & development team at the Academy, our skatepark group trustees and committee members and especially the Banchory Skatepark Crew - the young dudes who have pushed for this facility for many years and have toughed it out while we tried our best to deliver.
I’d also like to thank our local suppliers, Scott McCombie, Bert McIntosh, BlackJack Engineering, LEF Peterhead, Breedon, 1Call and especially Paul McCusker from Marnor Ltd (timber) who sadly passed away on the 3rd of May 2022.
If it was not for guys like Paul, Scott and Bert we’d not be able to build the skatepark we’d planned. Materials and plant prices have increased significantly since we awarded in 2020. Our suppliers ensured that we delivered what we promised.
We’d like to thank everyone that donates, please be assured that every penny goes into the skatepark and continues to support coaching, events and competitions. We know every penny counts, especially these days and we are overwhelmed by your generosity.
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