Concept design features
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The concept design has been amended to reflect the feedback obtained on the draft concept design.
The new skate park offers a more street style skate park that
provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to be involved.
The
following street style skate features have been included within the design:
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‘Sushi tray’ manual pad
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Split level wall ride
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Waterfall
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Four sided coffin
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Curved skate seat
Other key features of the updated draft concept design include:
Landscape: trees & planting areas
Soft landscaping such as trees,
planting and lawn are to be integrated into the skate facility. The integration
of planting and trees provides shade and a natural wind break for both skaters
and spectators. These soft landscaped areas of respite offer excellent spaces
for spectators, parents and aspiring skateboarders to view from a close but
safe distance.
All ability skate terrain
The design will be a facility that
is unique to Mount Cotton and enticing for skaters of all ages. The facility
will include features for all abilities, which compliment the terrain of other
skateboard parks in the surrounding area.
The design and positioning of
elements will ensure that both beginner and advanced skaters will enjoy moving
throughout the park not limited to any one particular area. The beloved Coffin
feature of the existing skatepark which has been ‘supersized’ will be a great
social focal point of the park.
The ‘street’ style arrangement of
the features in the park allows skaters to move continuously throughout the
space and gives opportunities for all abilities to have fun, socialize, show
off, and refine their skills
Performance structure / events pavilion
A multipurpose performance
structure which stands at the highest point of the skate facility is a great
space from which to view the entire park. This sheltered area is ideal for
judges and spectators during local events and skateboard/bike/scooter
competitions.
Skate ledges which double as
seating elements occupy various places around the perimeter. When not being
used as seats these perimeter elements enhance the skate experience by offering
more creative trajectories throughout the facility
Basketball courts
The existing basketball court is
an ideal flat surface for beginners to learn how to skate when not being used
for basketball purposes. The courts also offer an perfect space for coaching,
learn to skate clinics or a place for tents during local events or
competitions.
A transfer hip and transition
elements help to define the basketball area but also allow skaters to move
between the court and adjacent facility when the court is not being used.
