Construction on Southwold Klondyke Skatepark under way after Wheelscape Ltd arrive at the site

A project to build a new concrete skate park in a coastal town is under way.

Fencing has been put up around Southwold Klondyke Skatepark after Wheelscape Ltd arrived on site today to start the construction.

It is expected the build will take six to eight weeks.

Carl Hurr, chairperson of the Klondyke Skatepark project, said: “The Wheelscape team has officially arrived on site today and made a start planning the build, assisting with removing the old mini half pipe and general cleaning of the site.

“We are very excited to see the arrival of the team.”

The project started in 2020, with those behind the scheme fund raising to get the project off the ground, including selling t-shirts.

East Suffolk Council, Reydon Parish Council, Southwold Town Council, Blyth Valley Rotary and Southwold Lions are among the individuals and organisations who have supported the project.

Planning permission for the construction was granted on November 10.

The project will feature a bowl combo with a transitioned street-style area, lumps and bumps and a plaza inspired by the pier.

It will be built in fully reinforced concrete, with a steel float finish, and be sealed and densified for the coastal environment.