A VISION for a new town skatepark has been drawn up after months of lobbying a group of boarders and riders in Bicester.

The skatepark – built in Garth Park in 1999 and said to be “showing major signs of wear and tear” – and its potential revamp are to be discussed at Bicester Town Council’s environment meeting tomorrow.

Costs for repairs to the “outdated” park, as well as the estimated price for a complete overhaul in the future, have now been drawn up, along with an example of what could be done to freshen up the popular site.

Regular rider and Glory Farm resident Cameron Murray, who will be attending tomorrow’s meeting, said: “I have shown the example round the skatepark and all the guys have said it is good.

“We have got a load of different riders down at the skatepark, including BMXers, skateboarders and skaters.

“We are going down to the meeting to see what is going on. It is just good to have an example of what could happen and to find out what can’t.”

A group of resident riders, aged between 10 and 25, have been working with Bicester PC Vicky Lees since November to rally support for an upgraded park.

Working with the Bicester policewoman the group has agreed to keep the area clean as well as work on ways to fundraise for the cause.

They have also set up a Facebook page ‘Change Bicester Skatepark’, with nearly 250 likes, to keep residents updated.

Since they raised the issue, Bicester Town Council has done some number-crunching to freshen up parts of the park, including nearly £12,000 for repairs such as fixing cracks, safety fencing and concrete sealer.

The council has also costed the price of a completely new skatepark, estimating it would be £150,000.

Last month the town authority agreed to form a task and finish group to deliver the so-called “multi-wheeled area” in Garth Park.

Bicester Town Council environment committee chairwoman Lynn Pratt said: “It is something we are looking at.

“We have had requests from users of the skatepark, it has been open in its current form for some 15 years.

“I am no skateboarder but I understand things change over time and it is well used.

“We are looking to see what we can do. We are doing lots of work in the park at the moment, updating the play area, the new cafe and toilets.

“But we have obviously got to look at finances, it is not going to happen tomorrow.”