The council upgrades outdoor areas for more activity

Longyearbyen lokalstyre (the local council) has recently taken several measures to improve the outdoor areas in Longyearbyen. The conditions are now in place for more play and activity, on bikes, on the gravel pitch and, in time, on skates.

This summer, the local council has carried out maintenance and upgrades at several of its outdoor facilities.

The bike track has had necessary maintenance and upgrading. The local council has had help from Sondre Goska (pictured), who has long experience of building bike trails. The council describes the track with jumps and turns as a good offer for children and young people who like speed and challenges, and says it has now been made even more exciting. The council invites riders to bring out their bikes and try the new jumps.

Maintenance has also been done on the gravel pitch. The council says a good, even surface gives better conditions for both play and organised activity. Stones have been dragged away, and the pitch is now ready for the autumn's ball activities.

Winter activities have also been part of the planning. The skating rink has been straightened to give a better and more even base when the cold comes and the ice is to be laid. The aim is to get better conditions for skating through the winter.

Longyearbyen has many opportunities for outdoor activity, and the local council wants its outdoor areas to be places where people meet, play, exercise and have fun.

The local council says it is still warm and fine outside, and encourages residents to get out their bike, ball or just good shoes and make use of the outdoor areas.