MONTHS of uncertainty over the location of the Haslemere skatepark are not yet at an end as a possible third location is in the pipeline.
Members of the Haslemere Town Council planning and highways committee said at last Thursday's meeting that they understood a new location, at The Herons tennis courts, would be discussed.
But they also raised no objection to an application submitted for the current proposed site, at the side of The Herons, in Kings Road.
Councillors agreed that the tennis court would be an ideal location for the skatepark.
"I would be far happier to see the skatepark where the tennis courts are. There would be more safety," Jacquie Keen said.
"I was not happy with the original site at The Herons because of the safety aspect. It's quite a small site as well and could have been outgrown rapidly."
Meanwhile, a Camelsdale parent has voiced her opinion to Waverley that the skatepark is taking too long to be built.
Alexandra O'Grady has two children, Ludo (11), and Harriet (14). Ludo is one of the many skaters using the area outside The Herons while waiting for the skatepark to be built.
On Tuesday, Mrs O'Grady went to the Waverley offices in Godalming to voice her feelings to the Waverley sport and recreation manager David Gill. He assured her that it was hoped the skatepark would be built by the summer holidays.
Mrs O'Grady is worried that there could be an accident before the facilities are built.
"It's been more than a year, but they've not even got planning permission yet," Mrs O'Grady said.
"I kept stressing that there will be an accident. There have already been a few drivers shouting at the skateboarders."
Although Mr Gill promised to phone Mrs O'Grady with an update in the next two weeks, she said the visit hadn't placated her.
"I don't feel encouraged. I'm not surprised there's apathy in voting when hopes are raised and nothing happens both locally and nationally."
Mr Gill told The Herald: "We do understand the frustrations of people, but it is a question of doing things by steps."
"We are working quite a lot behind the scenes and are in constant discussion with Haslemere Town Council and The Herons.
"Finding locations that everyone loves is not easy. We needed to weigh up all the interests and that is why we did the consultation in Haslemere," he added.
Haslemere and Godalming are having skateparks built under the second phase of a scheme which has already seen them installed at Farnham and Cranleigh.
Mr Gill added: "We are in a difficult borough in a way. Guildford took five years from start to finish to build one skatepark and we have to provide four skateparks."
But he has confirmed that the Haslemere skatepark will be built as soon as possible.
He said:"Everyone is endeavouring to get the facility up in time for the summer holiday, which has always been our ambition."