New skate park could be built on Showfield

A public consultation into plans to build a new skate park at Blackwood Showfield has been opened by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The proposal forms part of the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme, which will see around £260 million invested into tenants’ homes and their local communities.

Cefn Fforest and Blackwood residents are being invited to have their say on the plans.

The proposal has been drawn up following a previous consultation carried out by the council, where concerns were raised over a lack of activities for young people in the area.

The concrete skate park would be installed near the existing playpark and outdoor gym on the Showfield.

The council has said it would be “robust and practically vandal proof”, as well as quieter than a metal alternative.

Recently, new skate parks have been built in Ty-Sign, Penyrheol, Penllwyn, Graig y Rhacca and Porset Park.

New facilities are also planned in Oakdale, Cefn Hengoed, Maesycwmmer, Springfield, Phillipstown, Bargoed and Gelligaer.

Independent councillor Kevin Etheridge, who represents the Blackwood ward, said he hoped as many residents as possible took part in the consultation.

Residents who wish to have their say on proposals can visit obv.sr/skpsh