Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge
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COUNCIL MINUTESTUESDAY 26 JUNE 2012An amount <strong>of</strong> $10,000 has been included in the Draft 2012/13 Infrastructure (Parks) budget t<strong>of</strong>und the repairs which are planned to be undertaken August - October 2012.The Convic Assessment Report found the main issue with the design <strong>of</strong> the skate park is that itdoes not cater for both beginner and advanced users. Specifically, the report found that theskate park lacks the following:• opportunities for users to develop skills and aid progression;• competition scale and sized obstacles;• variety and challenge to the diverse user group; and• exciting space that attracts local, national and international users and observers.2. Consultation with UsersTo consolidate the findings <strong>of</strong> the Assessment Report, Convic facilitated a workshop on22 February 2012 with users <strong>of</strong> the Perry Lakes Skate Park. The aim <strong>of</strong> the workshop was togain an understanding <strong>of</strong> the current state <strong>of</strong> the skate park from the users point <strong>of</strong> view, and todetermine their needs in relation to any proposed future upgrade.Of the 42 people who attended the workshop, all but one were young males between 13 and 24years <strong>of</strong> age who identified as skateboarders <strong>of</strong> an intermediate to advanced skill level. Theworkshop gained feedback on preferred skate park elements, construction materials,functionality, supporting amenities and design layout.Further consultation with users was undertaken by the <strong>Town</strong> through an on-line survey inFebruary/March 2012. The results <strong>of</strong> the survey confirmed:• the majority <strong>of</strong> users are older male skateboarders (17 - 25 years) with a high skill level• the majority <strong>of</strong> users have a high level <strong>of</strong> attachment to the current facility• the facility is more readily used in the afternoon and evenings• areas <strong>of</strong> concern include overcrowding by users, the limited variety <strong>of</strong> skate elements andthe lack <strong>of</strong> shade and lighting• there is a need for a facility that caters for a range <strong>of</strong> abilities and allows for beginners,intermediate and advanced users to coexist safely within the space; and• there is support for increased access to amenities including tables, benches, shade, toilets,water fountains and spaces in which to socialise and watch.3. Design VisionThe results <strong>of</strong> the user workshop and survey are detailed in the Convic Consultation Reportand have identified a number <strong>of</strong> key themes for the future upgrade and/or expansion <strong>of</strong> thePerry Lakes Skate Park:• Different Abilities; Different Elements: The provision <strong>of</strong> adjoining skate spaces designed fora variety <strong>of</strong> abilities and to enable users to progress their skill level• Lighting: The creation <strong>of</strong> a space that can be used in the late afternoons and early eveningsthrough the inclusion <strong>of</strong> lights controlled by automatic timers• Events Space: A facility that can be utilised for community events and competitions; and• Safe and Accessible Site: A well functioning space encourages increased usage by bothparticipants and spectators, which in turn increases passive surveillance and ownership <strong>of</strong>the facility.The Convic Consultation Report recommends the development <strong>of</strong> a regional facility through theexpansion <strong>of</strong> the skate footprint and the inclusion <strong>of</strong> a variety <strong>of</strong> skate elements. The size anddesign <strong>of</strong> the upgraded facility would cater for a range <strong>of</strong> abilities, community events and skateH:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\JUNE 2012\C CR.DOCX 145