WORK is now underway on a brand new skate park in Haydon Wick.

The project began last week with the installation of a dropped kerb, which is a temporary measure that is needed to safely transport the new equipment onto the site.

The next stage of construction is preparing the ground so that it is ready for the installation of the new Haydonleigh skate park equipment.

The installation should begin by the end of June.

A Haydon Wick Parish Council spokesman said: "Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, there have understandably been delays to the start of this project as our partners have been working with limited resources.

"However we are hopeful that once the wheels are in motion and installation is underway it will be a matter of weeks before the new skate park is complete.

"The new skate park is designed in such a way it can be used with skateboards, scooters, bikes and wheelchairs and to suit a range of ages and abilities.

"Once the park is complete, the council hopes it will be able to open the park safely and in line with the latest government guidance at the time."

More information about the opening date will be revealed as the skate park's construction progresses.

View the 3D model of the skate park at sketchfab.com/3d-models/415-haydonwicktenderdesign-annotated-1164b2e754244ffc9f259dcfa7d38f8f