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It must have been pretty soon after it was built fd. Was it 90 or 91? I remember a bunch of us doin an opening demo for the park. Shame I can't really remember who was skating. I do have a bunch of footage of Fin, Byron, Kerri Hardcore, I think Matt Hoffman, and one other Sydney vert guy, but again, can't remember his name.
Belco upgrades seemed to have ground to a halt but funds have been allocated in the 2010 - 2011 budget of $200,000 for design aspects:
"This initiative provides design work for the potential future expansion of the existing Eastern
Valley Way skate park to national competition level, including new elements such as street
skating."
http://www.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget_2010/files/paper3/14capini.pdf
p19 (or p147 of TReasury Paper for Capital Initiatives)
I have just received news that at 10am tomorrow (Thurs 3 June) at Belco Skate Park
the Federal Gov will be presenting the ACT Chief Minister with some
$$ toward skatepark development.
Come down to the skate park if you can make it.
No official media release yet but from what I can gather Belco is getting an upgrade within the year. An undisclosed amount of Community Infrastructure $$ has been given to the ACT Gov from the Federal Government to make it possible.
The Chief Minister accepted it today. Watch WIN news tonight - especially to see Woody!!
NEW BELCONNEN SKATE PARK AND LAKESHORE UPGRADES
Published: June 3, 2010, 11:06 am
Section: Jon Stanhope, MLA | Media Releases
Belconnen residents will benefit from a $4.2 million investment by the Rudd Labor Government and ACT Government for a new skate park near the Eastern Valley Way Inlet in Belconnen and upgrades to the adjacent foreshore.
Parliamentary Secretary, the Hon Maxine McKew and ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope inspected the site of the project today, which is expected to support up to 24 jobs during construction of the skate park, and as many as 50 jobs over the life of the project.
"This joint Federal and ACT Government project will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art facility for skateboarders and BMX riders to replace the existing skate park, and improvements to the adjacent foreshore area, which is a popular recreation spot for Belconnen families," Mr Stanhope said.
"The skate park is part of a wider $7.7 million foreshore redevelopment that will see the Lake Ginninderra foreshore refreshed in the coming years with new shaded seating areas, a drinking fountain, boardwalks, and paths for cyclists. New lighting will ensure the skate park and surrounding area can be enjoyed in greater safety and with greater confidence by Belconnen residents, for more hours of the day."
"I commend the Rudd Labor Government for providing funding for this important community infrastructure project."
Ms McKew said the Commonwealth's $2 million contribution was part of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, which is delivering a record $1 billion for nearly 5,000 projects across the nation.
"This project is about creating jobs in the local economy today while delivering lasting benefits for the Belconnen community," Ms McKew said.
"Across Australia, we are building and modernising community facilities, including town halls, libraries, community centres and sportsgrounds.
"The Rudd Labor Government is partnering with all levels of government - state, territory and local to support the economy while building community infrastructure for the future."
Mr Stanhope said planning was also under way for improvements to the water quality in the Eastern Valley Way Inlet.
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BELCO UPGRADE
mosu101 12:49 22/Jan/10
not when it comes to a reply that has more substance than slagging someones mum.
Michael Mulhall 23:34 22/Jan/10
It must have been pretty soon after it was built fd. Was it 90 or 91? I remember a bunch of us doin an opening demo for the park. Shame I can't really remember who was skating. I do have a bunch of footage of Fin, Byron, Kerri Hardcore, I think Matt Hoffman, and one other Sydney vert guy, but again, can't remember his name.
Vagabond 16:10 04/May/10
Belco upgrades seemed to have ground to a halt but funds have been allocated in the 2010 - 2011 budget of $200,000 for design aspects:
"This initiative provides design work for the potential future expansion of the existing Eastern
Valley Way skate park to national competition level, including new elements such as street
skating."
http://www.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget_2010/files/paper3/14capini.pdf
p19 (or p147 of TReasury Paper for Capital Initiatives)
Vagabond 17:54 02/Jun/10
I have just received news that at 10am tomorrow (Thurs 3 June) at Belco Skate Park
the Federal Gov will be presenting the ACT Chief Minister with some
$$ toward skatepark development.
Come down to the skate park if you can make it.
Vagabond 11:11 03/Jun/10
No official media release yet but from what I can gather Belco is getting an upgrade within the year. An undisclosed amount of Community Infrastructure $$ has been given to the ACT Gov from the Federal Government to make it possible.
The Chief Minister accepted it today. Watch WIN news tonight - especially to see Woody!!
Vagabond 13:51 03/Jun/10
NEW BELCONNEN SKATE PARK AND LAKESHORE UPGRADES
Published: June 3, 2010, 11:06 am
Section: Jon Stanhope, MLA | Media Releases
Belconnen residents will benefit from a $4.2 million investment by the Rudd Labor Government and ACT Government for a new skate park near the Eastern Valley Way Inlet in Belconnen and upgrades to the adjacent foreshore.
Parliamentary Secretary, the Hon Maxine McKew and ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope inspected the site of the project today, which is expected to support up to 24 jobs during construction of the skate park, and as many as 50 jobs over the life of the project.
"This joint Federal and ACT Government project will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art facility for skateboarders and BMX riders to replace the existing skate park, and improvements to the adjacent foreshore area, which is a popular recreation spot for Belconnen families," Mr Stanhope said.
"The skate park is part of a wider $7.7 million foreshore redevelopment that will see the Lake Ginninderra foreshore refreshed in the coming years with new shaded seating areas, a drinking fountain, boardwalks, and paths for cyclists. New lighting will ensure the skate park and surrounding area can be enjoyed in greater safety and with greater confidence by Belconnen residents, for more hours of the day."
"I commend the Rudd Labor Government for providing funding for this important community infrastructure project."
Ms McKew said the Commonwealth's $2 million contribution was part of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program, which is delivering a record $1 billion for nearly 5,000 projects across the nation.
"This project is about creating jobs in the local economy today while delivering lasting benefits for the Belconnen community," Ms McKew said.
"Across Australia, we are building and modernising community facilities, including town halls, libraries, community centres and sportsgrounds.
"The Rudd Labor Government is partnering with all levels of government - state, territory and local to support the economy while building community infrastructure for the future."
Mr Stanhope said planning was also under way for improvements to the water quality in the Eastern Valley Way Inlet.
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