Community Skate Park to be Considered at Special Council Meeting

The construction of a community skate park at the Meningie town oval will be the subject of discussion at an upcoming special meeting of the Coorong District Council to be held at 6pm on Thursday evening, 1 September 2022 at the Coorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend.

The design and construction of a multi-use skate park facility in Meningie has been taking shape over the past two years, following receipt of funding through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Local community members and youth have been instrumental in helping to design a facility that creates a family friendly space, encourages mental and physical wellbeing, and importantly attracts and retains young people and their families in the district.

The community skate park project has been a collaborative effort, with $200,000 of Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program funding allocated along with a $120,000 Council contribution and additional funds raised by the Meningie community.

Following development approval issued by the Coorong Assessment Panel at the beginning of July, the addition of an acoustic barrier to shield nearby residences from noise generated from the skate park must be included into the design.

To continue to progress the project, Coorong District Council will meet on Thursday, 1 September to consider a revised budget that includes allowance for an acoustic barrier.

An opportunity will be made available to community members (or groups) to make a deputation at the Special Council meeting on 1 September in relation to the skate park. Deputation requests should be addressed to the Mayor and received in writing before midday on Thursday, 1 September 2022.

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Contact:

Mayor Paul Simmons
MAYOR | COORONG DISTRICT COUNCIL

Bridget Mather
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | COORONG DISTRICT COUNCIL
Phone: 1300 785 277 | E: bmather@coorong.sa.gov.au