open and happening

What a busy month it has been. By now you will have worked out the park is open.

photo Luke Brown

On October 31st the youth space was officially opened by Sen Kate Lundy and Minister Andrew Barr. A skate and BMX comp was held and the day was very very successful. There are plenty of images on skateboard.com.au if you would like to check it out.


There are still a few loose ends to complete at the park. We have some box sections going in at the back of the banks this week. We are also expecting the shade structures to be completed in the next week or two with mesh as well signs installed to replace the temporary ones currently in place.

photo Lea Durie

We have also ordered a couple of bollards to replace the gate at the path entrance to the park and will hopefully have them in very soon.

We have decided to save some money and disruption by not proceeding with the resurfacing of some of the areas of the space. Whilst this would have looked amazing and would have offered an unusual skate experience it would also have meant closing the park for application and curing for up to two weeks. In addition the suitability of the application and maintenance issues were not assured.

You will also have noticed a significant amount of tagging. This is disappointing but not unexpected. Tags have been removed from non skateable surfaces and this will be ongoing. Those areas which have been sealed are being left for the moment whilst we get final info on the best method for removal without damaging the sealed skate surface. It is ACT Government policy to remove all graffiti as soon as possible.

The sports level lighting is also on order, however, it will not be operational until ACTEW install a new substation to cater for the park. There is a lead time on this of several months.

Over the next week or so Parks Conservation and Lands staff will be setting up a meeting with key people to act as an ongiong sounding board and contact point for the youth space. Please let us know if you have any issues that you would like discussed.