Wheels In Motion For Major Refurbishment At Pencester Skatepark

A major refurbishment to create an exciting leading edge skatepark in Pencester Gardens is ready to take off as important work begins this week on the upgrading of skateboard facilities.

This radical upgrade of facilities follows partnership working between Dover District Council and Kent County Council, working closely with local young people in the Dover SK8/Extreme Sport Group and the Dover District Youth Forum. The new park will feature a modern street plaza design concept and is due to open in November. The old skatepark has been closed as contractors move in to carry out the improvements and local skaters are being kept informed as work progresses.

Funding towards renovating the site has come from £200,000 given by Kent County Council Dover Local Board donated to improve the skate park facilities at both Pencester Gardens and Victoria Park, Deal.

Dover Local Board Chairman Bryan Cope said "I am delighted we have been able to work with the District Council to support projects that will make such a difference to young people living in Dover and Deal, as well as help regenerate the area."

Cllr Nigel Collor, DDC Cabinet Member for Access and Property Management, said "This is a great example of how we are working with Kent County Council and our partners in the community for the future of the area. Local skaters have been fully involved in developing this new-look skatepark and we look forward to continuing to work to develop youth facilities for the district. We will now be working on providing an improved facility for Victoria Park in Deal over the next few months."