Government allocates £75k funding for "major" Redcar leisure project

The government has agreed to provide £75k towards a “major” leisure project in the North East.

The former Rkade skatepark in Redcar is set to be transformed into a new hotel and leisure scheme including an adventure golf site and play area.

The £750k has been granted to prepare the Majuba Road site, and will mean that the former skate park building can be demolished more quickly than previously anticipated.

The grant has come from the government’s Towns Fund, which is open to towns with a “proud industrial past” who require investment.

Councillor Wayne Davies, cabinet member for economic development, commented: “This is a big first step forward in what is an exciting investment plan to improve our offer to visitors.

“There is still work to do, but a high quality hotel and leisure facilities will help regenerate the whole area and would be a huge boost to Redcar.”

Darren Winter, chair of the town board, said: “This accelerated funding from the government is most welcome and allows Redcar to make an immediate impact to support a long-term plan of growth and recovery, especially amidst the current pandemic.”

Jacob Young, MP for Redcar, added: “Along with everybody in Redcar I welcome this investment and thank the government for this additional funding for our town.

“Not only is this great news for Coatham in particular, it will play a huge part in the improving the tourism offer of Redcar and Cleveland more widely.

“This investment is on top of the up to £25m Town Deal and is all part and parcel of our plan to rebuild Redcar and level up the whole of Teesside.”