Confirmation as to why no brownfield sites were investigated for a BMX track in Eastville Park

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Dear Ms Pashley

Thank you for your query.

The reason that Eastville Park was selected as a site thought suitable
for developing a BMX track is that it is one of two sites where there is
evidence of "do-it-yourself" tracks having been built by local people.
This provided clear evidence of the demand for such a facility.

Originally our intention was to build a professionally designed and
constructed track directly to replace the "DIY" one, but it became clear
that the current one was not well sited, in particular causing damage to
the surrounding vegetation. Other options for the site were generated
and subject to consultation.

The Parks Department wish to improve the offer in Eastville Park to all
members of the local community, and the opportunity to construct a pump
track is part of this and is in line with policy. The Planning process
will consider whether the impact on the local environment is
appropriate. You can make any concerns known to the relevant planning
officer in the usual way.

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Ed Plowden
Cycling City Project Manager

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18/03/2011 18:01 >>>
Dear Bristol City Council,

Thank you for responding to my previous request and confirming
that
no brownfield sites whatsoever were considered for a possible
location for a new BMX track in Eastville Park.

Please would you now specifically confirm why no brownfield sites
whatsoever were considered.

The reason this question is relevant is that Eastville Park is a
beautiful historic park and it is clear that if the council feel
that a BMX track is necessary or even wanted within the local
area,
it is surely more appropriate to re-develop a brownfield site
rather than uglify one of our beautiful local landmarks.

Yours faithfully,

Laura Pashley

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