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ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2
DALYELLUP SKATE PARK
NEEDS ASSESSMENT &
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Prepared by Skate Sculpture & New Line Skateparks
For The Shire of Capel - July 2019 - V1
ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2
CONTENTS
About Skate Sculpture & New Line Skateparks ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������03
Executive Summery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Demographic, Economical & Social Characteristics of Dalyellup.
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Population Trends of Western Australia. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 07
Projections of Dalyellup Population Size and Age Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Current Participation Patterns in Skateboarding, Scooter & BMX Riding. . . . . . . . . . . 09
Likely Future use of the Dalyellup Skate Park. . ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Events & Competitions �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
Alternative Location Review / Size and Style Guide �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16
Prefered Site Comparison �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32
Surrounding Skateparks ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38
Community Consultation Stage One ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������44
Community Consultation Stage Two ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54
Final Design Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Dalyellup Skatepark Concept Design �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 65
Pricing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Plant Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Funding Avenues for Skateparks �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 78
Dalyellup Skatepark Management Plan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������89
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ABOUT SKATE SCULPTURE
Founded by Perth based skateboarders Tim Yuen and Mat de Koning, outreach they have been able to deliver quality design solutions that
Skate Sculpture is a specialty skate park design consultancy that is have become concrete reality. From the five-star rated Crimea Skate
closely connected with the WA skateboarding community and active Plaza, to the Planning Institute of Australia award winning Forrestfield
in advocacy of skateboarding to local councils and town planners Youth Plaza, Skate Sculpture pride themselves in creating innovative
throughout Australia. Through their advocacy efforts and community skate facilities on the cutting edge of modern skate park design.
ABOUT NEW LINE SKATEPARKS
Renowned as the design build world leaders in integrated Newline’s work spans over 16 years with more than 250 unique
skateboarding landscapes, New Line Skateparks goal of “Building projects across Canada, the United States, Europe and South
Skateboarding” inspires them to deliver cutting edge designs and America, including some of the world’s largest and most renowned
authentic finished environments that empower youth and create a concrete facilities. From neighbourhood skate spots to expansive
meaningful connection between skateboarders and the communities urban plaza developments, Newline’s experience and reputation
in which they live. is unparalleled.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Skate Sculpture / New Line Skateparks were commissioned by Skate Sculpture then reviewed various funding avenues and
the Shire of Capel to undertake a formal Needs Assessment and funding case studies to assist the Shire of Capel in determining
Feasibility Study for a future skatepark in Dalyellup. This included the most viable construction budget for the proposed facility
the facilitation of an in-depth community consultation to develop that would be both attainable, and sufficient to meet community
a design brief and concept design for a future skatepark to demand. A total budget of $1,000,000 for detailed design and
be situated at Lot 9039, Bussell Highway, with a proposed construction was set as the target, upon which Skate Sculpture
detailed design and construction budget of $1,000,000. commenced a community consultation and creation of a concept
design.
The Needs Assessment required a thorough analysis of relevant
documents to harness data on the demographic, social and The community consultation involved three design workshops
economic characteristics of Dalyellup, population trends of in Dalyellup and ongoing interaction with the community via
Western Australia, projections of Dalyellup population size and the Dalyellup Skatepark Design Group Facebook page. The
age structure and how current participation levels of skate, scoot final design was presented to the community at the Dalyellup
and BMX riding would determine the need and characteristics Christmas Fair in December 2018 to a very favourable response.
for a future skatepark in Dalyellup. Skate Sculpture / Newline Skateparks then provided a pricing
schedule for the design, with a proposed split of $825,000
towards the skatepark and $175,000 to landscaping.
The assessment then required an in-depth review of current
trends in skatepark implementation including various size and
styles of skate facilities, review of competition skating on an Throughout the community consultation, many participants
international scale and the logistics and importance of hosting requested the inclusion of local native plant species throughout
skill development workshops, events and competitions. This the vegetated areas of the Dalyellup Skatepark. Therefore,
was to ensure the future Dalyellup skatepark will be aligned with Skate Sculpture researched a list of species with potential to be
international trends and capable of hosting events to ensure incorporated within the Dalyellup Skate Park containing common
community diversity, sustainability and growth whilst providing and viable tuart woodland species that can be locally sourced
healthy physical, social and mental benefits for the local youth. and able to tolerate the soil conditions present at the site.
To identify gaps in the provision of skatepark facilities of the south With the concept design complete, Skate Sculpture were to
west, Skate Sculpture conducted a review of eight surrounding undertake a life cycle cost analysis for the proposed facility,
skateparks, aiming to identify how Dalyellup Skatepark can provide estimates of annual maintenance costs associated with
continue to add to the diversity of terrain on offer in the south the facility and identify management options for the proposed
west, whilst ensuring a distinctive point of difference within its facility.
skate objects and aesthetic.
Finally, Skate Sculpture produced a three-minute documentary
capturing the community consultation for the Shire of Capel to
be used as support material when applying for funding for the
Skate Sculpture then conducted a site analysis of the future Dalyellup Skate Facility.
proposed location at lot 9039, Bussell Highway and five other
alternative locations within Dalyellup, assessing
accessibility, visibility, proximity to residents, amenities,
location topography, drainage options and more to
determine the most suitable location for the future Dalyellup
Skate Facility.
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The Dalyellup Skate Park Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study was project managed by Mat de Koning from Skate Sculpture;
Email: matdekoning@skatesculpture.com.au
Mobile: 0412 696 467
Corresponding with The Shire of Capel’s Manager of Community Development & Library Services, Jeremy O’Neill;
Email: Jeremy.O’Neill@capel.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9727 0222
Mobile: 0427 417 824
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ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 DEMOGRAPHIC, SOCIAL & ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POPULATION OF DALYELLUP Dalyellup itself has the fastest growing population outside of the Perth Metropolitan area. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s (ABS) latest figures, the residential population grew from 3,550 in 2006 to 9,228 in 2016, representing a population growth of almost 160% in 10 years. The surrounding Shire of Capel area grew from 15,059 people in 2001 to 17,519 in 2016, representing a 16% population growth in 5 years. The median age for residents of Dalyellup in 2016 was 30 years old, much younger than the Australian average age of 37. In 2016, the key youth demographic of 10 – 14 years of age represented 9.6% of the population, with the wider bracket of 5 ¬– 19 years of age representing a huge 28%, or almost a third, of the population. The most popular type of household in Dalyellup in 2016 were couple or one-parent families with children under 15 years of age, representing over 63% of all families in the area. In 2011, the three largest employment industries in Dalyellup were manufacturing (12.5%), construction (12.6%) and retail (13.5%), with an unemployment rate of 4.5% – lower than the Australian average of 5.6%. In 2016, the median total weekly income was $993, higher than the Australian average of $877. 6
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POPULATION TRENDS
OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The ABS has predicted that Western Australia will experience
Australia’s largest state or territory percentage increase in
population between 2012 and 2061, more than doubling from
2.4 million to between 5.4 – 7.7 million people. Most of W.A.’s
growth is predicted to occur on Perth, which is projected to
have the highest capital city population growth by percentage,
increasing 187% from 1.9 million people in 2012 to between
4.4 and 6.6 million in 2061. The median age of the population
of Western Australia is predicted to increase from 36 years in
2012 to between 40.1 and 43.5 years in 2061.
Western Australia’s regional population experienced slow growth
in 2016 – 2017, increasing by only 309 people or 0.1 percent.
More than half of regional W.A.’s statistical areas experienced
a decline in population in 2016 – 17, however, the South
West region of W.A. was the only regional area to experience
population growth, noticeably in the Busselton and Capel areas.
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ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 PROJECTIONS OF DALYELLUP POPULATION SIZE & AGE STRUCTURE The Shire of Capel has predicted its overall population to grow to around 25,000 in 2026 and 28,000 in 2031, with Dalyellup to grow to 12,500 by 2021. With the above noted youth bracket of children aged 5 – 19 years old making up 28% of the population of Dalyellup, and taking into consideration the current median age and family type of Dalyellup, the population could be expected to remain a young, family friendly community with a large youth demographic for at least the next 10 years. Dalyellup is an idyllic beachside suburb that will continue to attract young families looking to purchase their first home, and the resulting large youth demographic will be wanting a facility to cater to their interests in skateboarding, BMX and scooter riding. 8
ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 PARTICIPATION PATTERNS IN SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER AND BMX RIDING A number of different studies have highlighted the current high participation patterns Australia of skateboarding, BMX and scooter riding, particularly among the key youth demographic. - An A.B.S. survey in 2006 found that 68% of Australian children aged 5 – 17 had ridden a bike and 24% had been skateboarding or rollerblading in the past two weeks. - A 2012 A.B.S. study found that 54% of all children in Australia aged 5 – 14 years participated in the activities of skateboarding, rollerblading or scooter riding. - A 2013 study The Future of Australian Sport noted the rise of non-organised sport and physical activity in Australia as one of the key emerging trends in recreational activities in the next thirty years. Non-organised or alternative sports include skateboarding, inline skating and freestyle BMX. The study noted that from 2005 – 2013, on average two skate parks per week had been built in Australia. - In a 2014 report, 74% of respondents aged 15 – 17 years reported participation in some form of sport of physical activity. - As of 2018, national online skate park directory website www. skateboard.com.au now lists 1,645 skate parks in Australia, with 208 in Western Australia. As state and national governments in Australia are increasingly looking for positive ways to engage young people in physical activities, skateboarding, scooter and BMX riding facilities can offer an attractive alternative to traditional sports while still encouraging outdoor recreation. The above noted participation patterns provide evidence of the need for skate parks as a location for these activities.
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LIKELY FUTURE USE OF THE
DALYELLUP SKATE PARK
All of the above data can be extrapolated to conclude that
there will likely be a high demand for a skateboarding, scooter Additionally, a 2006 report by The Senate Environment,
riding, and BMX facility in Dalyellup for at least the next thirty Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
years. There are several major contributing factors that must be References Committee found that alternative youth activities, and
considered that further support this argument. Australian sports in general, have tended to be male dominated
and present significant challenges for the participation of women.
First, the establishment and continuation of several high-profile However, an Australian Government response to the above report
skateboarding and BMX competitions such as the X-Games in 2012 and an A.B.S. study Women in Sport: The State of Play
has boosted the international popularity of alternative youth 2013, both showed positive progress in the number of women
recreation activities considerably. Beginning in 1995, the participating in sports nationally. This has coincided with the rise
X-Games is arguably the biggest international alternative sports of grass-roots women’s skateboarding organisations such as
competition, and includes prestigious skateboarding and BMX the Girls Skate Australia organisation, Perth’s local female-only
events. It made its first ever visit to Australia in October 2018, skate night Sweetfire, and local skateboarding organisation
with national coverage provided by its media partner, Seven Skateboarding W.A. hosting regular women-only skateboarding
West Media. clinics and events in Perth, Fremantle and Kwinana.
Secondly, skateboarding will be an official Olympic sport at the These above competitions, events and opportunities for inclusion
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, following the inclusion of BMX will bolster the national, state and local levels of skateboarding,
racing in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. As a result of this, the BMX and scooter riding, while providing legitimate sporting
sport funding body Australian Sports Commission has launched career opportunities for dedicated participants and secure
a new organisation to support the first Australian skateboarding the future usage of quality youth facilities such as the Dalyellup
team. Scooter riding is also aiming to be included in future skate park.
Olympics, as evidenced by the formation of the Australasian
Scooter Association and the Australasian Scooter Championships
that were held in Sydney in April 2018.
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CLINICS
Several youth coaching and clinic services are now available for Skateboarding W.A.
skateboarding, scooter riding and BMX, located in the Perth Skateboarding W.A. is the most well-known of these services,
metropolitan area as well as the wider South West region of and operates in partnership with numerous local government
W.A. These youth services have positive impacts not only on the councils, skate park design firms including Skate Sculpture and
participants but also on their wider social networks of friends and Convic, and the wider W.A. skateboard industry. S.W.A. works
families. Engagement with these services at the future Dalyellup to empower youth of all ages through several programs, with
skate facility would encourage healthy development of a wide skateboards, helmets and protection equipment provided.
range of important skills for young people and adolescents in Events include all-ages clinics, competitions, demonstrations,
the area. in school programs and private lessons. Locations used include
the Curtin University Bentley campus, Mt Hawthorn carpark,
Dalyellup College sports courts and various skate parks from
Fremantle to Kalgoorlie to Margaret River.
WEBSITE: skateboardingwa.com.au
PHONE: 0438 928 183
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/SkateboardingWA
INSTAGRAM: @skateboardingwa
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Freestyle Now
Freestyle Now is a Perth based BMX and scooter riding
organization that specializes in stunt show performances,
coaching workshops, competitions and presentations.
Established in 1986, Freestyle Now has over 30 years’ experience
in promoting the fun aspects of BMX and scooter riding in safe
and friendly environments. Travelling to skate parks as far as
Onslow in the Pilbara region as well as hosting events on the
Swan River foreshore, Freestyle Now is committed to state-wide
engagement with young people through their programs.
WEBSITE: freestylenow.net
PHONE: 0417 932 594
EMAIL: shaun@freestylenow.net
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Freestylenow
INSTAGRAM: @freestyle_now
Tailtap
Tailtap skate clinics is a new skateboard coaching clinic based in
the South West of W.A. They work closely with local youth and
councils to develop social and technical skills related specifically
to skateboarding, using local community skate parks. All Tailtap
coaches are officially accredited by the Australian Skateboarding
Federation and have a passion for sharing their enthusiasm of
skateboarding with young people in the South West.
WEBSITE: tailtapskate.com
PHONE: 0430 510 790
EMAIL: tailtapskateclinics@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/tailtapskateclinics
INSTAGRAM: @tailtapskateclinics
13ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 EVENTS & COMPETITONS As mentioned above, a number of large scale international and national events and competitions are due to further bolster the popularity of skateboarding and other alternative sports in the next two years, including the first X-Games events in Sydney in 2018, and the inclusion of skateboarding in the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics. It is speculated that the Olympic skateboarding format will be closely modelled on two existing competition formats: the Street League events for the street style skating component, and the Vans Park Series event for the transition skating component. More detailed information regarding skateboarding’s inclusion in the 2020 Olympics can be found via the Tokyo 2020 website. Street League Skateboarding (SLS) was founded by pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek in 2010 to foster growth, popularity and acceptance of street skateboarding worldwide. It has since gone on to be the premier competitive series in international street skateboarding, with multiple events in the USA, Europe and South America. Custom built street style concrete plazas are installed in arenas and a roster of male and female professional skateboarders compete for the largest cash prizes in skateboarding. 14
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The Vans Park Series (VPS) was founded in 2016 to grow Busselton Youth Precinct skate park is widely regarded as the
participation and promote the culture of skate park terrain best facility in the South West region, and one of the best skate
skateboarding and is now recognised as the foremost bowl-riding parks in W.A. Since 2015, it has hosted the King of Concrete W.A.
championship worldwide. VPS uses transitional concrete bowl Bowl-riding Championships, with some of the best skateboarders
structures of varying depths as well as key design features such from around Australia competing for prizes. This event is a major
as gaps, transfers and extensions. Male and female professional drawcard for local and state tourism and serves as a pertinent
skateboarders are invited to compete in qualifying events as template for what a Dalyellup facility could accommodate.
well as continental championships being held in Oceania, Asia,
Africa, Europe and the Americas. Another excellent example of what the future Dalyellup skate park
could achieve in terms of providing social spaces is the newly
The future Dalyellup skate park would be well placed to capitalise renovated Margaret River youth facility, located in the Shire of
on these types of events and plan the accommodation of similar Augusta-Margaret River. After a $2.4 million redevelopment, the
large-scale competitions to attract local, national and international facility had a grand re-opening on the 3rd of June 2018, with
participants. The proposed concept plan for the skate park a wide range of new and improved areas for skateboarding,
includes the two above outlined types of terrain – street and scooters and BMX. Also included in the redesign is an added
bowl, which would provide the basis for structuring events stage area for music performances, play equipment, BBQ areas
and competitions around. Building the Dalyellup skate park and shaded areas for spectators. The re-opening was attended by
to both international street and bowl competition standards ex-Margaret River resident and professional skateboarder Andrew
would enable it to join a growing number of skate parks in the Brophy, and was host to Skateboarding W.A. clinics and best
South West region of W.A. that have been built with these types trick competitions as well as Soggybones Skate Shop hosting
of ideas in mind. These include the Busselton, Margaret River, a bowl-riding competition. The new park will now aim to host
Dunsborough and Esperance skate parks. regular events such as these, drawing national and international
crowds to the region. Whilst the proposed budget for the future
Dalyellup Skate Park is less than that of Margaret River, effective
design and planning will allow a similar level of events and
competitions to take place.
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ALTERNATIVE
LOCATION REVIEW
Site Investigation
Whilst Shire of Capel staff identified Lot 9039, Bussell Highway
Dalyellup as the ideal location for the future Dalyellup Skate Park,
Skate Sculpture further investigated all other potential
locations within Dalyellup, in the event that Lot 9039 was not
suitable, and to ensure that there was not a more ideal location
for the facility.
When reviewing potential sites for the future location of skate
park facilities, the following seven points were taken into
consideration;
1. Passive surveillance of location, proximity to other active
areas, accessibility for parents and law enforcement.
2. Proximity to public transport, centralisation of site and
access options for the majority of Daylellup residents
and tou rists.
3. Available space to accommodate the desired square
meterage of skate park surface area and potential for future
expansion.
4. Natural elevation changes and water-table depth or existing
drainage, do they create opportunities or challenges?
5. Surrounding scenery, aesthetics and atmosphere for
accommodating community events and visual appeal
for all photos and videos promoting the future skate park.
6. Whether the sites have existing support amenities such
as parking, restrooms, water fountain, etc. or would they
have to be created?
7. Would the proximity to homes or local businesses cause
excess noise and complaints?
In response to point 3: Available space to accommodate the
desired square meterage of skate park surface area and potential
for future expansion, Skate Sculpture have created the following
skate park size and style guide to serve as a reference when
revieving the possibilities of each investigated site.
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SKATE FACILITIES SIZE GUIDE
Skate Node
Area: 20 – 100m²
Number of Concurrent Users: 3 – 5
Styles: Skate Sculpture, Skate Furniture
Approx. Price: $10,000 to $75,000
Description: Smallest skateable area. It includes one to three
obstacles and generally requires an existing hard surface to
access the facility.
17ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Skate Spot Area: 200 – 450m² Number of Concurrent Users: 10 – 20 Styles: Plaza, Transition, bowl Approx. Price: $75,000 to $300,000 Description: Skate Spots range from several skateable obstacles integrated into an existing general purpose reserve to a large singular structure such as a bowl or half pipe. A skate spot can provide a variety of features into a space too small for a traditional park. 18
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Neighborhood Skate Park
Area: 500 – 900m²
Number of Concurrent Users: 15 – 30
Styles: Plaza, transition, Hybrid
Approx. Price: $300,000 to $750,000
Description: A Neighborhood Skate Park is the most commonly
designed skate facility due to its potential for variety of style
and we recommend it be located within close proximity to
public transport. The Neighborhood Skate Park should have the
capacity to host small events, competitions, demonstrations, and
consider seating options and viewing areas. Power and lighting is
preferable, but not necessary for the facility to function properly.
19ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Hubs Area: min 1000m² Number of Concurrent Users: 20 – 50 Styles: Hybrid, Transition, Large Scale Skate Park and Youth Plaza Approx. Price: $750,000 to $2,000,000 Description: Hub facilities are intended to be the central skate facility of a council and attract young people not only from neighboring suburbs, but also from the entire metropolitan area. A hub is the largest sized facility and must provide opportunities for all varieties of wheeled activities and skill levels and can be achieved by dividing the facility into zones for street, hybrid and transition, with easier obstacles for beginners and more extreme elements for advanced riders. Development of the Hub facility also presents the opportunity to create other recreational and social functions to engage the broader community. Examples include performance spaces, multimedia capabilities, basketball courts and refuge areas. Hubs need to be easily accessible by public transport and cars including the provision of parking for parents and older users. The facility should include adequate event space and infrastructure including seating options, power and lighting for events. 20
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STYLE OF SKATE FACILITIES
Skate Paths
Targeted Users: Skate and Scooter
Experience Level: Varies
Skate paths comprise of interesting architectural designs and
street-inspired structures connected to existing pedestrian and/
or bicycle paths in its own ‘skate zone’. The path clings to public
facilities and vegetation and is intended to remain in harmony with
its natural surroundings. Skate Paths can be implemented in any
public park, plaza or multi-purpose route to add an additional
element of function, recreational activity and play.
Skate Paths are most successful when presented as an alternative
path to a main route of travel, so that pedestrians are not forced
to integrate or conflict with wheeled users.
21ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Skate Sculptures Area: 20 – 50m² Number of concurrent users: 1 – 3 Styles: Street furniture, statue, multi-use sculpture Approx. Price: $10,000 – $100,000. Description: Skate sculptures are generally one single obstacle that have been designed and fabricated to be protected from skateboard damage, while also offering other multi-function usages, such as a seat, table or stand-alone piece of art. The sculptures can be part of a larger skate path or be an individual object – in either case they must have adequate hard surfaces surrounding them for skateboard use. Skate sculptures can be visually pleasing and can be reflective of the character of their urban environment aesthetic or chosen location. 22
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Legal Street Spots
Area: 100 – 500m²
Number of concurrent users: 10 – 50
Styles: Street influenced architecture
Approx. Price: $5,000 – 50,000.
Description: Similar to skate plazas but officially in the public
realm, legal street spots consist of architecture and objects
found in public spaces of cities and urban landscapes, in a
location where skateboarding is permitted. Objects in legal
street spots can be varied, but include things like ledges,
banks, rails, stairs and curbs, all designed to withstand the
sanctioned skateboarding or other usages. Legal street spots
existing in public spaces encourage interaction, cooperation
and communication between skateboarders and others in the
space, and may be pre-designed or retro-fitted for skateboarding.
23ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Skate Plaza Targeted Users: Skate Experience level: Beginner to Advanced Skate Plazas are skate parks designed to imitate civic plazas and custom designed for skateboarding. With the undeniable popularity of street skating, the modern Skate Plaza has become increasingly popular amongst the vast majority of skaters, as they are designed to emulate and improve upon the street skating experience. Obstacles in a street plazas are designed to appear as urban infrastructure such as stairs, railings, planters and benches. To provide further distinction from other styles of parks, plazas include other urban aesthetics such as dyed concrete, brick materials, landscaped ledges and small green pockets. 24
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Bowls
Targeted Users: Skate, Scooter, BMX
Experience level: Medium to Advanced
Enclosed Bowls are imitations of the empty Californian pools that
were skated in the 70’s. They often consist of different shapes
and depths that vary from 4 to 12 feet deep. Bowls adopt a
similar style and design to traditional pools, as opposed to the
steel coping found in most skate parks. Bowls designed deeper
then 9ft are preferable amongst experienced users and can be
very popular. Bowl skating is growing in demand with many
younger users taking an interest.
25ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Transition Park Targeted Users: Skate, Scooter, BMX Experience level: Beginner to Advanced The function of a transition park is to gain speed and momentum from all obstacles to perform higher risk tricks and the design is generally dominated by rounded concrete. Common obstacles found in a transition park include half pipes quarter pipes and vertical ramps. 26
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Hybrid Parks
Targeted Users: Skate, Scooter and BMX
Experience level: Beginner to Advanced
A Hybrid Park describes a design that incorporates street and
transition elements together and generally includes components
fit for beginners, with sections that will keep advanced riders
interested. Hybrid Parks are not a case of adding a skate plaza
with a transition park, but a hybrid form of street and transition
skating.
27ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2 Alternative Location Review Youth Plaza Targeted Users: Skate, Scooter and BMX Experience level: Beginner to Advanced Youth plaza’s incorporate popular skate facilities and integrate them with other youth orientated facilities such as basketball courts, outdoor television screens, music stages, indoor soccer cages, ping pong tables, parkour, and hang out spots. These youth spaces cater to young peoples’ daily social needs with the capacity to accommodate larger events, such as workshops, demonstrations and youth festivals. Youth Plazas are best suited within inner-city locations that provide a high level of passive surveillance and include extensive seating and viewing areas for families and young people. A Youth Plaza is designed as an inclusive space and sustainable environment that provides social opportunities for youth, economic benefits for surrounding business and healthy active recreational activities to promote community development. 28
ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2
Dalyellup Skate Park Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
DALYELLUP ALTERNATIVE SITE REVIEW
Upon advice from Shire of Capel staff, the following five sites
were identified as possible alternative locations for hosting skate
facilities within Dalyellup:
Location: 66 Hutt Drive, Dalyellup WA 6230
Site Description: A popular local beach destination located Design Potential: With limited space available, a skate path
on bus route visible from carpark and road traffic. adjacent to the bottom path or a mini-ramp / small bowl situated
on the grassed area would be appealing to beach goers and
Site Amenities: Toilets, Parking, Shelters, BBQ, Drink fountain, park visitors wanting somewhere to skate. With surveillance
Rubbish bins from residents and people driving past by, a small-scale facility
would be low impact with minimal noise impact on neighbours.
Location: 187/189 Maidment Parade, Dalyellup WA 6230
Site Description: Large multi-use park located on bus route Design Potential: With its significant distance from housing,
situated near children’s play equipment and a lake. a basketball court and children’s play equipment already
within the facility, this activated section of Wentworth park is
Site Amenities: Toilets, Parking, Playground equipment, Half-court a potential space for a skate node, skate spot and potentially a
Basketball, Rubbish bins, Seating, Shelters, Open grassed area. neighbourhood skate park on the smaller scale. However, the
open green space already appeals to families wanting to picnic
whilst watching their children or kick a football / play a game of
cricket. A large skate facility would interfere with the peaceful
environment already created within this space.
29ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2
Alternative Location Review
Location: 100 Maidment Parade, Dalyellup WA 6230
Site Description: A large multiuse park with footpaths creating Design Potential: With a large circular green space, this section
a circular border around an open green space situated next to a of Wentworth park was identified as the most suitable alternative
lake, accessible by bus routes and opposite housing. for the Future Dalyellup Skate Park. However, community
resistance would be anticipated as a skate park would bring a less
Site Amenities: Toilets, Parking, Playground, Rubbish bins, peaceful dynamic to the space and run risk of noise complaints
Seating, Shelters, Open grassed area from neighbours. Whilst accessible via public transport, the
park is not close to any shops, has limited passive surveillance
and is not centrally located enough to other main community
attractions in Dalyellup.
Location: Park area adjacent to Dalyellup College carpark on Wake Drive
Site Description: Large multipurpose sporting oval Adjacent Design Potential: This underutilised space would be a suitable
to Dalyellup College with close proximity to drainage sump. location for a Skate node / Skate Spot / or Neighbourhood skate
park, however with limited passive surveillance outside of school
Site Amenities: Toilets (clubroom), Parking, Playground, hours and sporting events and distance from central Dalyellup,
Rubbish bins, Seating, Open grassed area this space is not recommended for any future skate facilities.
30ATTACHMENT B TO ITEM 15.2
Dalyellup Skate Park Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
Location: Ferndale Park – 43 Ferndale Ave, Dalyellup WA 6230
Site Description: Large multipurpose Sporting oval bordering Design Potential: Located near housing and a primary school,
a primary school with various club houses and children’s play there are small spaces available within Ferndale Park to add a
equipment. skate node such as a mini ramp or small skate path that would
be well utilized during sporting events and by the surrounding
Site Amenities: Toilets, Parking Playground Rubbish Bins residents wanting to skate a small-scale facility in close proximity
Seating Shelters Open grassed area to their house.
SUMMARY OF ALTERNATIVE SITE INVESTIGATION
Of the five alternative sites reviewed, four locations would be
suitable for future additions of small-scale skate facilities to
complement the central Dalyellup Skate Park, giving constituents
a skate facility in close proximity to their place of residence.
However due to size and location limitations, these five sites
were not considered suitable locations for a central skate
facility, proving Lot 9039, Bussell Highway Dalyellup as the
best suited location for the future Dalyellup Skate Park
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