“Planning for future generations is a key aspiration in the City’s Strategic Community Plan, and the result of this project is that we now have an exciting new skate park that community members will be able to enjoy for many years to come.”Īpproximately $625,000 was budgeted for the Cooloongup Skate Park project, which was inclusive of all planning, design and construction costs.
“A concept design for the site was developed in 2019 and the City sought feedback from local residents, young people at the nearby primary school and the City’s Skate Reference Group before proceeding with construction.” “Upgrades to the skate park have been made after an asset audit completed by the City in 2015 identified that the original skate park was due to be replaced,” Mayor Sammels said.
Mayor Barry Sammels said the City of Rockingham was delighted to open the new skate park to the public, which was designed in consultation with the community. With the skating elements of the project complete, the City will soon add further infrastructure on site including CCTV cameras and a shade shelter with seating, which is scheduled to be installed in two months’ time. New features at the skate park include an enclosed transition area with pump bumps, a taco and ramp extensions, a separate mini ramp and a street line with ramps, kerbs, a rail, and ledges. The new skate park, which replaces the original one that was located on the same site, provides more space and a variety of options for users and is able to accommodate skateboard, BMX and scooter riders of all ages and skill levels. Size of bikes ranged from a child’s 12-inch wheeler to a 29-inch wheel cruiser. BMX brands represented included Diamond Back, Dyno, Falcon, Giant, GT, Haro, Hutch, Mongoose, Raleigh, Redline, Robinson, Schwinn, and Skyway. The City of Rockingham has announced that construction on the new Cooloongup Skate Park project at Alf Powell Reserve has been completed ahead of schedule. They rode racing and freestyle vintage BMX bikes from the 1980s as well as modern BMX bikes. The new Cooloongup Skate Park can cater for skateboard, BMX and scooter riders of all skills levels.