Plans to reopen the former rifle range beneath Blackfriars Bridge as a skatepark are being reviewed by the City of London. Currently occupied by construction teams, the undercroft and basement space have been closed for decades. Ownership disputes involving the City and Transport for London complicate the timeline. Ideas for the future include sports facilities, an energy center, or a temporary skatepark installation. The move seeks to repurpose historical infrastructure, with the potential for commercial or community use. The City expects a decision on the site after ownership is clarified later this year.
Although most of the land is known to belong to the City of London, some patches are unclaimed, and some might overlap with TfL due to the GLA Roads and Side Roads (Transfer of Property) Order 2000.
The undercroft and rifle range represent a rare opportunity to repurpose legacy infrastructure in a high-profile location.
If a skatepark is considered, the City proposes a temporary installation to test its popularity before committing to the estimated £350,000 to make it permanent.
A City of London committee suggests that early ideas for the site include converting the undercroft into a sports facility and repurposing the former rifle range as an energy centre.
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