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Mumbai: Skate park locked just three months after opening
Updated On: 05 July, 2023 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Skaters scale gate to use facility located under Hindmata flyover and plagued by a leaky roof
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The skate park under Hindmata flyover has been locked since its inauguration three months ago
The skate park under the Hindmata flyover at Dadar—which was announced five-years-ago but began construction only late last year—has remained locked since its opening in April. The new facility has also been plagued by a leaky roof, causing water to collect on the track. This hasn’t stopped the enthusiastic skaters from using the park, with many climbing over the gate to gain access. However, the skaters are at risk of getting injured while climbing up or jumping over the gate, apart from the increased danger due to the presence of stagnant water on the track.
“We spend around one hour cleaning up the water before we start skating,” said Azar, who has been coming to the park since June after discovering on social media that the facility existed. Designed with the intent to provide skaters with a dedicated space to practice during the monsoon, the skate park was to serve as an alternative to open spaces like Carter Road that are impractical for the sport during rainy weather.
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