Council are encouraging the community to participate in an online survey, online forum or attend a workshop to help guide the first Central Coast Council Skate Strategy.

Council are developing a Skate Strategy that will provide a high level action plan with priorities to inform future development, upgrade and maintenance of skate facilities on the Central Coast to meet the needs of our community – now and in the future.

Council has engaged a specialist consultant to develop the evidence-based skate strategy incorporating investigation and analysis of existing skateparks, current trends, relevant demographic data, existing and related strategies and the feedback and opinions gathered from community and stakeholders during these engagement activities.

Council are committed to creating inclusive and accessible facilities which can be enjoyed by the whole community, and as such this skatepark strategy will include application of Universal Design principles to create an inclusive and welcoming facilities.

Mayor Jane Smith said the community, as a whole, will benefit from skate facilities, not just the riders.

“In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, skateparks also activate and connect outdoor spaces and provide a safe purpose-built environment for riders,” Mayor Smith said

“Skateparks also provide a boost to tourism as an attraction and through the hosting of regional and national skate events, as has been demonstrated with BATO Yard.

“I encourage the community to have your say to ensure we develop a skate strategy that meets the needs of our community now and into the future.”

The community can get involved in a number of ways!

1) Attend one of the workshops being run across the Coast

• 17 July, 10am-12 noon – Halekulani Community Hall
• 18 July, 3pm-5pm – Tuggerah Library
• 19 July, 2pm-4pm – PCYC Bateau Bay
• 31 July, 6pm-8pm – Umina Surf Life Saving Club
• 1 August, 6pm-8pm – Erina Centre

2) Complete the online survey before 9 August – click here

3) Join the conversation and participate in our online forum between 10 July and 9 August

For more information visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/skate-strategy