Construction on the facility began in April 2006.[2]
The idea for Transition Skatepark and Extreme Sports Centre was conceived by Mr Neil Stevenson while he and his family lived in Houston, Texas between 2001-2003. Both of Mr Stevenson's children are avid skateboarders and, while in the US, had access to the world-class facilities offered by VANS skate parks and others. On returning to Aberdeen the subject of skateboarding facilities was extremely high profile with Aberdeen City Council, with several outdoor and temporary parks under discussion and a formal consultation underway between the Council and local enthusiasts. In addition, a temporary outdoor skate park erected at the beach during the summers of 2001-2003 had enjoyed tremendous attendance – with approximately 4000 visitors attending during 2003.
The idea of an integrated extreme sports centre was developed following the review of the Council's formal Community Plan – which clearly sets out the objectives for the city and its citizens – together with discussions with the Visit Aberdeenshire/Visitscotland. Thus the idea of year round indoor facilities for both climbing and skateboarding/BMX was developed, as well as providing a “shop window” for the other extreme sports and tremendous facilities of the North East of Scotland. They are continuing to build on this idea as part of the Scottish Enterprise and Opportunity North East project in 2022 and beyond.
The centre, which cost £2.7 million to build,[3] contains a skatepark, a climbing wall, and a cafe, all situated indoors.[6] A ropes course is situated outdoors.[4]
Referencesedit
^"About Us – Transition Extreme". Retrieved 15 April 2021.
^"Work begins on extreme sports centre in Aberdeen". Leisure Opportunities. 20 April 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
^ ab"Duke opens extreme sports centre". BBC News. 23 May 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
^ ab"The benefits of teambuilding - News for the Oil and Gas Sector". Energy Voice. 17 August 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
^Hall, Jamie. "Transition Extreme backs council plan for new Dons stadium at Aberdeen beach". Evening Express. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
^Proctor, David. "Fancy running your own cafe? Transition Extreme is looking for someone to run one its sports centre". Evening Express. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
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