DREAMS of a skatepark being operational in Horncastle this summer have been dashed.
Earlier this year the Horncastle Skatepark Committee Support Group (HSCSG) was given the money by Horncastle Town Council to carry out an archeological dig on the site in preparation for the base to be constructed.
But, due to the Roman items uncovered - including coins and pottery, work cannot go ahead this year.

HSCSG chairman David Hopped explained: "While it was our hope to install the equipment we have constructed for use this summer, we are still awaiting the finalised report from the archaeological dig due to the significance of the finds and the need for analysis by experts."

He added the dig had to take place to comply with conditions imposed by East Lindsey District Council's planning department and says the group 'makes no apology' for complying precisely and thoroughly with these.
However, the summer saw the group receive a 'very positive' ROSPA report after an inspection of equipment built by members and the necessary insurance is now in place.

Mr Hopper added: "I have been constantly amazed by the unerring enthusiasm shown by the people of Horncastle to the skatepark project.
"The support received from individuals, groups, organisations and businesses has been overwhelming.
"On behalf of the HSGSG, I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all because without their help the project would not be at the advanced stage it has reached."

The group is now looking forward to 2007 when it carry on with its project to provide and maintain a skatepark which will be available at any time, free of charge, to anyone who wants to use it.