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Have your say on Maleny skate park design

September 6, 2023 10:33 am in by

Local skaters are being urged to have input to help design Maleny’s skate park renewal.

The Sunshine Coast Council said Maleny residents said the community has been calling for an upgrade to the local skate park for some time.

Division 5 Councillor, Winston Johnston, said skate parks are an integral part of keeping our community active and connected and these proposed designs offer a high quality and contemporary facility that I hope will become a social hub for our youth and broader community to enjoy.”

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Council has been working with the Maleny skating community on a design for the skate park and a final layout is now ready.

“We are now asking local skaters for fresh input on three design options,” Councillor Johnston said.

“The skill level for all three options is suited for an intermediate level, which will create an environment that everyone can enjoy.

“I would encourage any skaters, bladers, scooter and bike riders to please review the designs and have your say before September 30, by visiting Council’s Have Your Say website,” he said.

The first design option is a street-style park designed in response to community input in 2015.

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There have been minor revisions to the layout based on the prior feedback received.

The second option is still a street style park but features a ‘flow orientated’ layout which means it has elements that suit beginner and intermediate riders, but still includes less obvious lines that advanced riders will be able to take advantage of.

The third option has a similar layout to option B, but the skill level and trick style will vary.

The similarities allow for users and those providing feedback to easily swap the elements between the two options.

Both B and C also have more waiting spaces from which onlookers can watch the action.

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Following feedback, Council will refine the design and confirm the final layout later this year.

Construction on the half pipe is underway and expected to wrap up in October while construction for the new design is expected to start next financial year.

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