The design for a new skatepark to be built at The Level, Brighton will be available for viewing in March.

People will be able to see the initial design online at the Brighton & Hove City Council website.

The skatepark will be moved from the south of the Rose Walk to the north of the Walk. Some residents fear that this would ruin the only remaining undeveloped green space on The Level.

Workshops and consultation packs were sent out to gauge the opinion of residents in Brighton.

Councillor Pete West, cabinet member for environment and sustainability said: “There was a very extensive process of public engagement in the design development and a massive consultation upon the design options.”

Freestyle Skateparks have been asked to design and build the new park. £150,000 has already been secured for the development.

Once the initial design is finished, the council and Brighton and Hove Skatepark Association (BHSA) will work together to raise the extra £200,000 needed.

Linda Anglin, Brighton & Hove City Council, Project Manager for the restoration project, said that funding bids were being prepared and local businesses were going to be asked for sponsorship.

The skatepark is not the only area of The Level to receive a facelift.

Due to a successful bid for the “Parks for People” grant, which is jointly run by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Funds (BIG), the whole of The Level will receive attention.

The Level has received £2,236,900 from the “Parks for People” scheme that aims to support the regeneration, conservation and increased enjoyment of public parks.

Councillor West also added: “I’m very pleased all the hard work has paid off and the lottery has placed its trust in us to deliver a park that residents so need and deserve, and that the city may once again be very proud of.”

Part of the £2,236,900 already granted will be put towards a new café, new play equipment, new lighting, surfacing and seating. The boating pond will be transformed into a new water feature.

Work will start this year with most restoration works being carried out during winter 2012/2013.