December 5th, 2022Skate park plan garners input

Macedon Ranges council is calling on skaters, BMX and scooter riders, and all residents, to have their say on the Gisborne Skate Park plan, open for community feedback until December 16.

The existing facilities are about 20 years old, with the draft concept plan informed by community feedback and designed by experienced local skate park designers Baseplate and EastbyWest.

Informed by community feedback, the proposed Gisborne Skate Park Upgrade has been designed by experienced local skate park designers Baseplate and EastbyWest.

Improvements identified include expanding the skate park to the south, developing a formalised pump track, shelters, seating, bins, and access to drinking water.

It would also include an accessible ramp, improved drainage and repairs to existing chips and cracks.

Council’s Director Assets and Operations, Shane Walden, encouraged regular skate park users and the broader community to have their say on the draft plan.

“From our previous consultation with users and the local community, we know the current facility could cater better to various skill levels and different user groups. The proposed plans identify ways to improve that,” he said.