St Ann's Chapel Skate Park, Gunnislake

Calstock Parish Council is seeking to replace skate park equipment in the King George V Playing Field, St Ann's Chapel, Cornwall. The original half pipe was installed in 2000 but removed for safety reasons in 2018. Following community engagement and consultation with skaters, BMX users and scooter users a similar structure to that which was removed is being sought. The successful bidder will need to work closely with members of the wheeled sports community, councillors and council staff. The site is owned by Calstock Parish Council under title number CL249858 and is accessible to the public, should they so wish, through the day and night. The area is adjacent to a car parking area and has some scrubland behind it - The submitted design must be within the footprint specified in the drawing overleaf. The area shown is the maximum footprint, however if the Tenderer wishes to submit a design which has a smaller footprint then this is acceptable. The proposal should not impact on any ditch or drainage feature of the wider site. The location of the skate park is an area that may in extreme events be subject to flooding. The Tenderer must ensure that all required investigations are made prior to submission of the Tender and that the tender submitted is done so with full consideration of all the work required to ensure that land is suitable for development with appropriate costings reflecting these aspects Contractors are invited to consider the requirements of this project brief and submit a design and a fully costed tender specification for the delivery of a timber construction on an existing concrete pad, to replicate the previous facility (please see design spec in the tender document): The design should indicate how noise emissions will be limited, and any the quote should reflect any financial costs regarding this. The facility should cater for skateboards, wheels (BMX and scooters) and blades. It should be accessible to all age ranges and levels - the design should indicate details on maximum user numbers. Any ground water around and/or within the site must be intercepted and properly dealt with. Surface water must not pool or remain on the skatepark surface. All aspects of the design must conform to the British safety standards, Tenders received will be considered by Council members, staff and community members. To apply please download the tender document found on our website: https://www.calstockparishcouncil.gov.uk/tender-for-halfpipe-st-anns-chapel/ or email clerk@calstockparishcouncil.gov.uk