Today, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP on behalf of Victorian Minister for Planning the Hon. Sonya Kilkenny joined Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham to mark a significant milestone with the official commencement of stage two construction of the Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade project.
The second stage of the Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade project features the construction of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose skate bowl. This addition will expand the current skate park, offering enhanced facilities for intermediate and advanced skaters. The new skate bowl aims to provide a vibrant space for the youth of our Shire to stay active, healthy and engaged.
The upgrade project also includes supporting infrastructure such as lighting, street furniture, BBQ, shelter and connecting pathways.
The Bannockburn Skate Park Upgrade project is funded by $805,000 from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund and $184,548 from Golden Plains Shire Council.
Quotes attributable to Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham:
We are thrilled that the Skate Park Upgrade project is coming to life with the commencement of construction. The upgraded park will provide an active space for users in Bannockburn, surrounding towns and visitors,” Cr Cunningham said.
The younger generation is rapidly growing in Golden Plains Shire, and this Skate Park upgrade will provide a fun, safe and engaging space for community connection and active recreation.
Quotes attributable to Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens MP:
It’s so important to invest in both the physical and mental wellbeing of our young people. The upgrades of this skate park will offer the growing population of skaters, BMX and scooter riders a safer place to be active and social and offer them a facility to enjoy and enhance their skills.
Construction works are set to begin on Monday 15 July and are scheduled to be completed in November 2024.