Nigel Alford, centre, is pictured showing how the welding is done. Echo picture by Matt Watson. Order no: 9929374
FIRST they were handed an opportunity to design a skatepark and raise funds for the project.
Now a group of teenagers have been allowed to help BUILD the facility, in a recreation ground off Normandy Way, Marchwood.
The youngsters visited B&N Fabrications, the company that is making the equipment.
Marchwood Parish Council is leading the project to create the new skatepark, which is set to open in April.
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