With Skate Park Elbo, Bologna joined the world skateboarding circuit. The facility - the largest in Europe when it opened - was delivered with the City of Bologna's Navile district under the direction of Matteo Storelli, a leading figure in international skating.
The builder, Dreamland Skateparks of Oregon, USA, has used Ecobeton products on competition parks around the world. Here, Evercrete Pavishield was applied as a consolidating, anti-wear and curing treatment - hardening the sculpted concrete surfaces that take a relentless beating from wheels and trucks while keeping them smooth and dust-free.
Project facts
- Location: Bologna, Italy (2004)
- Designer: Matteo Storelli
- Contractor: Dreamland Skateparks LLC, Oregon (USA)
- Ecobeton solution: Evercrete Pavishield as consolidating, anti-wear and curing treatment
What this means for UK projects
Skateparks, cycle tracks and sports surfaces are a growing niche for UK concrete contractors - and one where surface hardness and finish quality are everything. See Evercrete Pavishield.