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The old Baobab bus depot needs a skate park - Christopher's neighborhood project
We have the land, the volunteers and the plan for a skate park - we need $3,900 for materials.
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For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a skate park. This year a group of 14 volunteers, including a retired civil engineer, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the old Baobab bus depot, but no funding.
We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $630, and the remaining cost is $3,900.
It will serve about 371 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in October and everyone is invited.
We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos.
All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance.
Where the $3,900 goes:
• Materials: $3,100
• Permits and inspections: $115
• Safety equipment and signage: $440
• Tools hire and delivery: $245
With deep gratitude,
Christopher
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thinking of you and your family, Christopher. More neighborhoods should do this. All the best.
Take care, Christopher. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Laredo.
hang in there, Christopher. Great idea, hope you get there. Take care.