The skate park has been constructed on a 2-acre plot at a cost of ₹1.85 crore with funds allocated from the Special Area Development Programme. The skate park includes a skating rink measuring 110 meters in length constructed at a cost of ₹49.85 lakh. It also has other skate boarding features, including a bowl, pump track, ramp, kicker rails, ledges, hip ramps built at a cost of ₹1.35 crore.
Ms. Tanneeru told the reporters this was the first time the government had created skating infrastructure that required a lot of technical expertise to accomplish. The work was completed by the Public Works Department with expert skate park builders.
She said that a total of 30 skateboarders as well as locals were taking part in a three-day long skating competition from September 11 to 13 at the park. The Collector said the facility would benefits skaters in the district who attend national level events.
The three-day long event at the skate park is set to have competitions, games, workshops, music and other activities. Entry to the park on those dates is free, the officials said.
