A PROJECT to rebuild Swanage Skatepark has received a £20,000 donation from Swanage Town Council.

The council has committed a further £20,000 to the skatepark from the 2025/2026 budget, following on from a £15,000 donation from the 2024/2025 budget.

The team behind the Swanage Skatepark Community Project (SSCP) said: “Over the past 1.5 years members of our team have been working with councillors to raise the profile of our project and communicate the benefits.

“We regularly attend and participate in meetings representing the interests of Swanage Skatepark users.

“We’re thrilled that councillors have listened to our community and understand the positive impact a skatepark has on our town.”

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£81,000 has now been raised for the first phase of the project, and the group is now working with Swanage Town Council to finalise a tender document so park builders can apply to complete the work.

A SSCP spokesperson added: “Once we have a timeline finalised, we will share the details!

“Importantly, there will be an opportunity for local skatepark users to review and share feedback on the phase 1 design during this process.”

SSCP is looking to raise enough money to improve the site after ramps were removed for resurfacing works in 2023.

The town council, which had plans for the skatepark, stepped back to allow SSCP to take the lead and has supported them along the way.

SSCP is hosting a fundraising quiz, raffle and bingo night on January 30 at the Swanage RBL headquarters on 150 High Street, Swanage.