Phase one, pre-design consultation is complete

The predesign consultation phase involved two open ‘drop-in’ sessions and a survey.

The survey was open from 2 to 18 December.

Current users, stakeholders and local residents attended the in-person feedback sessions, where pictures of modern skateparks were displayed to spark ideas. This feedback is critical to our process to create a community-driven design that is meaningful and useful for its community.

The feedback, summarised below, will provide the foundation for the next phase as we draft an initial concept design.

Target user group

The community workshop feedback highlighted skateboarders as the primary users. The space will cater to people BMXing, scooter riding, roller skating and all other active wheeled sports disciplines, as well as those wanting to watch and socialise in the space.

Skill level provision

Most respondents listed themselves as intermediate level riders. The skate park design will consider obstacles targeted towards beginner and intermediate skill levels. However, the design of the new space will also provide opportunities for skill progression to an advanced level of riding.

Skate typology

The survey indicated a preference for a mix of street and transition elements, focusing on how the new development will integrate with the existing bowl and form a complementary network of facilities with other skate parks in the area.

Skate vision

Stand-out transition and street features favoured by community members were banks, a hip, round rails and low functional transitions. The flow was an important consideration, and integration with the existing bowl was also requested. This will result in a design that combines street and transition, allowing end users to flow between features located in the current park or included as part of the new development. The facility design will consist of several unique features that can be utilised individually when busy or connected to be used at quiet times.

Other facilities

There was also strong support for other facilities like a shelter, group seating areas, an improved access path and a multipurpose ball sports court as per the Landscape Masterplan.