Work will begin on Porthleven skate park in a matter of weeks after the final hurdles were jumped yesterday.

As the Helston Packet went to press it was revealed that planning permission had been granted after the last matters like drainage and flooding were resolved.

Planning officers at Cornwall Council have now said they are happy for work to get underway, with permission given under delegated powers.

As a result building work is due to begin on the £125,000 project on September 12 or 19. It will then take approximately ten weeks to complete, depending on the weather.

Cornwall councillor for the port Andrew Wallis said: "Massive thanks and credit goes to all who have been involved in the project to raise £125,000."

He particularly thanked the "hard working" skate park committee made up of Mark Adair, Zoe Davies, Naomi Osmond and Dai Lawton; the individuals and businesses who had given funding, including the town council that gave £20,000 and Sports England that granted £75,000; Chris Strike of DA Design who acted as the planning agent for free; Cornwall Council planners; and the team at skate part contractors Maverick, who Mr Wallis said were quick to respond at every stage to questions from the Environment Agency and Cornwall Council.

"It has been a real community effort to realise the dream of a new skate park in Porthleven. Well done indeed, it has been a real pleasure to work on this project," he added.