Whitchurch BMX Track improvements

BMX track work soon to begin

Work is soon to start on improvements to the Whitchurch mini-BMX track at Daniel Park. The site, adjacent to the Skatepark and the QEII Field, is mainly popular with younger children many of whom have used it to hone their bike handling skills, riding from beginner balance bikes upwards. 

Families have also used the area for picnics while their youngsters play on their bikes in a safely enclosed area.
There have been lots of wide smiles.

Funding allocated
Basingstoke & Deane has acquired funding for the improvements which will include laying an asphalt surface. The current surface is rough with some rocky patches and can, in places, cause potential loss of control. 

The overall costs are believed to be in the region of £20,000.

This will be a much needed improvement which will be welcomed by many.

The Skatepark
While this is very positive news, especially for the younger members of our community, regrettably the adjacent skatepark is still deteriorating leading to major concerns over its safety. Basingstoke has taken note but sadly has no current plans for refurbishments. 

There have also been several calls for the Town Council to request that development funding is used for improving the Skatepark. A local group was formed to support this aim which would restore a much needed facility for the town.