Kioloa/Bawley Point - Recreation Hub/Skatepark Proposal

Background

BPKTCA has brought an initial proposal to Council for the development of a recreation hub/skatepark in the Kioloa/Bawley Point area. Council is assisting the BPKTCA in undertaking community consultation in regard to this proposal.

A vote was undertaken at a BPKTCA meeting on 28 February 2021 to establish the preferred location of the skatepark. Council's engagement process is independent of the consultation undertaken by BPKTCA. Therefore, the results of the BPKTCA vote will not be taking into account during Council's process.

Project Vision

The proposal for a recreation hub/skatepark remains a BPKTCA project. Council does not currently have a budget to undertake the development of the proposed infrastructure. The aim of Council's consultation is to assist BPKTCA to develop their proposal in line with community aspirations.

The BPKTCA's vision for the recreation hub/skatepark is:

• A children's playground upgrade to suit all ages and abilities - a vibrant, inclusive space where children of all ages can not only be curious, active and engaged, but play safely on the available equipment.

• A quality skatepark to be designed to fit within the natural surrounds where older children can skate, scooter or bike ride.

• A bike pump track around the outside of the hub.

• A designated calisthenics area for adults to exercise due to it being a 30 minute drive to any gym.

• Comfortable seating and picnic areas designated near the playground/ skatepark, and separate seating and picnic tables specifically designed to take in the natural surrounds of the area.

BPKTCA hopes the space will be as natural as possible and not impede on the natural beauty of the area. They also hope to use timber, rock, and organic matter as much as possible with native plants to be incorporated into the design. The BPKTCA aims to engage local artists and craftspeople to help create a visually appealing space where locals and visitors alike want to visit to feel inspired and connected.

Council may determine that some, all, or none of these elements are supported.

Consultation

The consultation aims to gauge the level of community support for a recreation hub and skatepark. If there is strong community support for a skatepark, Council will investigate feasible locations and further consultation will be undertaken to determine the preferred location. If there is strong support for a recreation hub, further consultation will be undertaken to determine the location and preferred components of the hub.

The purpose of consulting the community is to inform Councillors and Council staff of the level of community support for the proposal. The result of the consultation will also be reported back to BPKTCA to inform their project.

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