New skate parks are coming to Fareham.
Fareham Borough Council has announced plans to build the new facilities in Portchester and Stubbington, with work set to begin as early as next week.
Bendcrete Leisure Ltd, a company specialising in skate park construction, has been appointed to deliver the project using more durable materials to replace the existing metal structures.
Frair Burgess, councillor responsible or leisure and community at Fareham Borough Council, said: "I am really happy that the works to replace these two skate parks will be commencing so soon, as they will provide more modern, durable and, most importantly, fun facilities for Fareham.
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"The public consultations showed just how much people care about these facilities and their feedback was invaluable in creating our designs.
"These new skate parks will not only offer exciting places for people to enjoy but will also encourage residents of all ages to stay active, spend more time outdoors and support their physical and mental wellbeing.
"I look forward to seeing the completed parks later this year."
The Wicor Skate Park in Portchester will be the first to be replaced, with work beginning on Monday, September 20.
The new design will feature a street-influenced layout centred around a spine which divides the park into two zones: a transition area anchored by a halfpipe and a street section.
Other features will include multiple quarter pipes, a roll over, grind rail, hubba ledge, and raised platform.
Stubbington Skate Park will also be replaced later in the year.
Its design will focus on creating flow through changes in ground level and a more organic layout.
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Each park will be suitable for skaters of all abilities, including BMX riders, scooter users, and wheelchair users.
The surrounding areas will also be refreshed with tidied grounds, repainted shelters and line markings, new signage, and repairs.
The final designs were shaped through public consultation, with thousands of comments submitted.
Professional input also came from BMX Olympian Declan Brooks and Noah Tiller, currently ranked 32nd in the World Skate Men’s Park Scootering Rankings.
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