Perspective of the skateboarding park rendered by DPWH.
BALER, Aurora – A skateboarding park will soon built in Baler, Aurora by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with a project cost of PHP37.97-million.
The project will be undertaken by the DPWH’s Aurora District Engineering Office as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the potential of the youth in sports and boost the local tourism and economy of the province.
The sports facility will be built on a 6,561.10-square-meter property and will have amenities, such as a spacious parking area, administrative office, view deck, well-lighted skate park, new 400-seating capacity grandstand, and a common park.
According to district engineer Roderick Andal, the facility can be used for major sporting events in the province which is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, especially during the summer season.
“This outdoor park is designed not only for the enjoyment of local skateboard enthusiasts but it can also be used as a venue for national skateboarding competitions. It features skating obstacles for beginners, intermediate and professional skateboarders, and will be equipped with CCTVs (closed-circuit television), sound systems, water supply, standby power supply, athlete lockers, and public toilets for the convenience of our athletes and park visitors.”
He cited the importance of modern sports facilities for the training and development of Aurora-based athletes and for the promotion of an active and healthy lifestyle by providing residents with amenities that are accessible and safe to use.
“We recognize the importance of strengthening the potential of our youth in sports by constructing facilities that will definitely help improve their skills. We also believe that (the) sports facility, when completed, will boost the spirit of our aspiring athletes and many more people will be attracted to play sports,” he concluded.
