Marina Reserve plan sign-off is a “win for young people and their families for generations to come.”
“A win for young people and their families for generations to come.” That was the message from City of Port Phillip Mayor Cr Rachel Powning today (Monday 20 June) after the Minister for Environment and Climate Change approved Council’s ‘Marina Reserve Masterplan’.
Speaking shortly after hearing the decision, Mayor Cr Rachel Powning said: “This is truly fantastic news. We are thrilled to get the great skateable space that local young people wanted, but proud that the plans offer so much more. With a picnic area and BBQs, tables and seating, a new loop walking and bicycle path, along with improved toilet and environmental features, this will be an open space that all local people can enjoy.
“This will be an open space for everyone, from picnicking families to skaters of all abilities, from beginners to elite. Simply put, today’s decision is a win for young people and their families, for generations to come.”
Council approved the plans for the Marina Reserve in October last year. Features included an active recreation and skateable space, BBQ and picnic area, new walking paths and bike lanes, public toilets and viewing areas, all set within an expanse of green open space.
Following consultation with DSE (Department of Sustainability and Environment), the Council’s improved plans will provide even more for families, providing a great place for active and passive recreation.
Mayor Powning said: “Today’s approval is testament to the extensive community consultation we undertook last year, putting the views of local people at the heart of this project.
“Our foreshore is shared by the whole community, from walkers to skaters, picnickers to cyclists, older people to young children. We were determined that any plans for Marina Reserve would provide something special for all these groups, enabling them to share this local treasure together.”
The works will provide additional infrastructure and an extension to the foreshore promenade.
Next steps are to develop the detailed plan and operations plan with further input from local residents. Council will also facilitate a “Friends of Marina Reserve” for all those interested in joining in and helping the project develop.
Current plans are to develop detailed design and be ready to tender by late 2011. Construction is slated to commence early 2012 with an estimated construction period of 12 to 18 months.
end Media enquiries: Luke Holland, Media Adviser 9209 6163/0466 148939 lholland@portphillip.vic.gov.au / www.portphillip.vic.gov.au

Please make this something like Cairns skatepark! Victoria needs somthing like this...
http://www.skateboard.com.au/v2/index.cfm?smithgrind=view&id=1207
anyone who has been there can vouch that it is amazing and would suit the stkilda area perfectly

Take that Huey ya fat C grade fuck!

Great news if it is true

Cool..see you guys in 2014 when its built

Bum browwwwwwwww

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/skate-park-approved-but-wheels-could-still-fall-off-20110704-1gz6g.html

that article was stupid.
comments sum it up perfectly.

grey st damages the rep of st kilda more than any skate park would

Current plans, to be poured in March. Maximum depth of 7ft due to issues with the water table, and nothing significantly raised so as to avoid obstructing the residents views.

I'm happy for you guys but jesus how much tranny do you want??? I guess if it manages to reduce the number of bike riders and scooters in that end bowl bit at riverside it will be good for everyone.

bowls will bring scooters and cause them to go in every direction which i reckon is worse, what company is making this maybe more street?

Hopefully i get heckled by prostitutes while i skate

prostitutes and scooters, what more could you possibly want

Construction has officially started. Approximately 6 months to completion.

Thank fuck something has happened there! Nimbyism happens everywhere though, the same shit mentioned in that article are the same factors that hold back a majority of skate park projects that I have been apart of in ruralish areas of Qld.

HUZZAH