Stoke skaters are to get a skatepark at Greenmeadows. The city council has agreed to move to the design stage of the skatepark on the corner of Main Rd, Stoke, and Songer St, after considering a range of possible sites. Community Services co-portfolio holder, councillor Pete Rainey said there was high community support for a skatepark in Stoke and the difficulty had been finding the best location. “Extensive consultation with residents has highlighted some concerns and the council is conscious of the issues raised by police, the neighbouring tennis club and some local residents that live nearby,” Mr Rainey said. Concerns raised included noise and road safety and safety for the elderly. Council staff will be working closely with these parties into the design stage, Mr Rainey said. The Greenmeadows site was one of 11 initially investigated by the council after requests for a skatepark in the area during the discussions for the 10-year Nelson Community Plan. Ad Feedback – The Nelson Mail

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