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CONTENTS
SKATE FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT PLAN
2016-2021
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................3
PURPOSE................................................................................................................... 3
POLICY STATEMENTS ................................................................................................. 5
RELATIONSHIPS ........................................................................................................ 5
PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................................5
COUNCIL ROLES ......................................................................................................6
SERVICE PROVIDER ................................................................................................... 7
OWNER CUSTODIAN .................................................................................................. 7
ADVOCATE ................................................................................................................ 7
INITIATOR/FACILITATOR ........................................................................................... 7
INFORMATION PROVIDER/PROMOTER ........................................................................ 7
STRATEGIC CONTEXT ..............................................................................................8
COMMUNITY CAPACITY .............................................................................................. 9
PLACE MAKING .......................................................................................................... 9
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER STRATEGIES ................................................................ 10
TRENDS & PERCEPTION ........................................................................................... 11
COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES .................................................................................... 11
INPUT AND ANALYSIS ..........................................................................................12
HUB ........................................................................................................................ 12
SATELLITE............................................................................................................... 14
NEIGHBOURHOOD ................................................................................................... 15
HALF PIPES ............................................................................................................. 15
URBAN LANDSCAPES ................................................................................................ 16
MARKET DRIVEN...................................................................................................... 16
PROVISION ............................................................................................................. 17
ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 19
RESOURCING FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES .................................................................. 23
GUIDELINES AND RESOURCING ...........................................................................23
OPERATIONAL DIRECTION ...................................................................................24
ATTACHMENT 1 .....................................................................................................28
DEMAND ................................................................................................................. 28
SUPPLY ................................................................................................................... 34
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INTRODUCTION
Skateboarding and associated This combined with the development of
PURPOSE
activities such as BMX and extreme sport competitions, high profile
scooter riding have experienced professional extreme/adventure athletes and The Skate Facilities Management Plan (The
resurgence in popularity since the the accessibility of social media and YouTube, Plan) responds to Aim four (4) and action 4.6
1990’s. have facilitated the transformation of these of the Sport and Active Recreation Strategic
activities from ‘fad’ activities to genuine Management Plan which state:
sports and active recreation pursuits.
Aim 4: The provision of Active Recreation
Skate facilities provide accessible, affordable, Facilities
friendly spaces for ‘youth’ that contribute to
Action 4.6: Improve the quality, appeal,
the positive wellbeing of young people. They safety and scope of the BMX, dirt jump and
provide meetings spaces that enable users to skate facilities through a program or upgrade
build social networks with peers and in accordance with hierarchy and condition
positively impact their mental, physical and audits.
social wellbeing.
The Plan establishes a hierarchy and guides
Skate facilities also provide affordable active our sustainable provision, development,
recreation opportunities to families with pre- upgrade and management of skate facilities
school and young children. Access to these in the City of Onkaparinga.
facilities outside peak times assists children to
The Quarry, Seaford: Due to its age and
develop motor skills such as running, jumping
hierarchy, improve infrastructure and
and climbing in addition to decision making
landscaping. Improvements to reflect the
and skills associated with bike riding,
Seaford District Centre Master Plan,
skateboarding and scootering skills.
refurbish the existing skate facility and
The City of Onkaparinga currently provides 15 provide opportunities for skill separation.
sites that support skate activates with a
Hurtle John Potter Reserve: Upgrade the
replacement value of $1.67M. The facilities existing neighborhood skate facility to a
are located throughout the city and range satellite facility.
from traditional half pipe to larger
satellite/regional facilities that provide a Removal of poor quality facilities at
O’Sullivan Beach, Christie Downs, Seaford
destination for extended periods.
Rise and Morphett Vale.
The evolution of adventure and lifestyle or
Key actions – new facilities
similar activities utilising equipment such as
BMX, scooters, roller blades, roller skates and Noarlunga Centre: Advocate for the inclusion
skateboards suggests a trend towards multi- of a hub facility as part of the Southern
dimensional, flexible spaces including hubs, Sports/Noarlunga Precinct project. If no hub
plazas, paths and town squares that cater for committed to by the time the Christie Downs
a variety of activities. Regeneration Project commences, then a
satellite facility to be established at Christie
Given the investment in time and money to Downs.
develop, manage and maintain these types of
Review Council’s Development Plan with an
facilities, council must take a strategic
aim to support private, market driven indoor
approach to provision.
skate facilities.
Develop a satellite facility at Aldinga.
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PRINCIPLES
POLICY STATEMENTS
Our policy statements are the
fundamental values that we
believe are necessary to build
healthy active lifestyles. They
underpin all significant
decision-making and assist in
determining the best course of
action. See Sport and Active
Recreation Strategic
Management Plan for more
detail. Strategic approach
A strategic approach to the
provision and development of
sport and active recreation
facilities that considers
hierarchy and community needs
Investment
People first
Sport and active recreation
facilities, services and programs All people in our communities
should be viable and sustainable should have opportunities to
participate in sport and active
recreation that contributes to
their health and wellbeing
Skate
Resourcefulness Facilities
Equity
Promoting private sector
involvement and collaboration An equitable distribution of
quality and diverse sport and
active recreation facilities,
programs and services across the
City of Onkaparinga
Understanding Strengths
Achieving sport and recreation
objectives and initiatives will Sport and active recreation should
require a commitment to contribute to our broader objectives
community engagement and of protecting the environment and
working with a range of groups appropriately responding to climate
contributors change
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COUNCIL ROLES
RELATIONSHIPS
The following outlines the key Being clear about our roles, and those of Further to the role, the level to which we
skate facilities stakeholders and others, ensures that council stays focused on ultimately resource particular actions will be
its responsibilities, avoids duplication of cognisant of our ability to do so.
their roles.
services, and encourages productive and
sustainable partnerships. The roles statements below should be read in
conjunction to the text above and the Skate
Different issues and circumstances will Facilities Management Plan principles, in the
require us to adopt different roles in previous section.
contributing to our communities’ objective of
Healthy Active Lifestyles and our actions and
responsibilities will differ accordingly.
Peak bodies
Users Players Council
Peak bodies/associations such as
Skateboarding Australia coordinate Users access skate facilities and
and lobby for their activity based on consequently develop skills and Service provider, Owner/Custodian
members. They also provide networks Advocate, Initiator/Facilitator,
education and training courses Information Provider/Promoter
E Skateboarding Australia
coordinates and lobby for their
activity-based members. The also
provide education and training
courses
State & Federal Government
Private sector The Office of Recreation and Sport
Adventure lifestyle businesses such leads and/or contributes to state and
as MV2, The little Black Bike and regional facilities and the
Oxygen Cycles support/sponsor local development of sporting and active
participants and provide event recreation eg. Sports complexes such
sponsorship and mentoring. as the Southern Sporting Complex,
Skate Noarlunga and training courses for
Generation Y are keen to start up officials and volunteers
new business linked to their pursuits
eg. Filth Life Australia
Facilities
Schools
Media
Schools are a major congregation area.
They provide social networking Print media eg. Southern Times,
mentoring and skill development Messenger provided a voice to local
opportunities needs and promotional mechanism
Not for Profits for athletes, events and facilities.
Social media also provides a quick,
Organisations such as the Volt and Re-
easy and low cost mechanism for
Engage provide focused community
youth to undertake promotion
development services and funding.
and/or voice concerns
Skate facilities and associated events
are used by these organisations to
engage this group
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SERVICE PROVIDER ADVOCATE
Council responsible and providing full or Council seeking support from others (eg.
majority resources for a service. state/federal government, NGO, private
sector, community groups, individuals) who
Direct
are able to apply influence to an issue or
Council will plan for, provide and manage funding/investment/resources to a service,
skate facility opportunities, services and project or area.
programs that are not commercially viable for
Council will advocate to any or all of the
the private sector to provide and/or not the
stakeholders shown above to provide or
responsibility of state government.
contribute to skate facility opportunities and
Council contributing minority/part resourcing services.
to a service for which others have
responsibility. INITIATOR/FACILITATOR
Part Council bringing together or connecting
stakeholders to pursue an issue, opportunity
Council will contribute funds and/or in-kind or shared interest and determine appropriate
resources for skate facility opportunities that action.
are the responsibility of state or federal
government, or the private sector, such as Council will take a proactive
major sporting venues. This will often involve initiator/facilitator role, as outlined
partnering agreements. immediately above, as it relates to matters in
contributing to skate facilities and Healthy
Council providing a service on behalf of and Active Lifestyles.
funded by others that involves ‘hosting’ or
other in-kind use of council resources. INFORMATION
Agent
PROVIDER/PROMOTER
Council providing information on or
Council will act as an agent for community
strategically promoting, community services,
healthy active lifestyles and development
opportunities, events, people and places.
programs, which are often funded by federal
government. Council will provide information and promote
our own skate facility opportunities and
OWNER CUSTODIAN services, or those we are contributing to and
Council owning or managing infrastructure, those of state and federal government,
facilities, reserves and natural areas. This is a community bodies and NGOs. We will also
supporting role to ‘Service Provider’ and will promote individual or team efforts or
appear together with one of these provider initiatives of particular merit to encourage
roles, and has particular public liability further action towards skate facilities and
responsibilities. Healthy Active Lifestyles.
Council will provide and be responsible for
infrastructure and facilities associated with
the above Direct Service Provider role.
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STRATEGIC CONTEXT
The SARSMP is a chapter of the The SARSMP was endorsed in May 2014 and
City of Onkaparinga Healthy guides the provision, enhancement and
Active Lifestyles Strategy. The management of sport and active recreation
facilities, services and programs across the
Skate Facilities Management Plan
seven Planning Areas illustrated below.
builds on the SARSMP.
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COMMUNITY CAPACITY PLACE MAKING
The Community Capacity and Cultural Our Placemaking Strategy focuses on building
Strategy is one of nine plans that together strength amongst our community and
contribute to our community. Building creating interesting and profitable centers
community capacity includes working and urban areas. While ‘youth’ are not
alongside our communities to provide specifically mentioned in the Placemaking
programs that offer people opportunities to Strategy, it is important that we provide
make connections, develop friendships and ‘places’ that appeal to all demographics
networks and to build their skills to create through good planning. Moreover, it focuses
long-term outcomes improving quality of life. on inclusivity and encouraging diversity
through mixing uses, creating a ‘people scale’
Councils Youth Strategic Management Plan
through more intimate environments, and
2013–2018 is part of our Community Capacity
creating activity by not spreading uses and
and Cultural Strategy and provides the
activities too thin in a given area.
strategic context and direction for our youth
activities for a five year period. Within the The incorporation of skate facilities will
Youth Strategic Management Plan we classify create ‘places’ in our city where youth (and
‘youth’ as being young people between the others) will want to be and gather with
ages of 8–25 years old, and we focus others; places that people are drawn to and
particularly on the 10–18 years age group as will want to invite others to share.
these are critical times in young people’s lives
The Skate Facilities Management Plan
when important transitions are occurring,
recognises that youth are a significant
challenges are often being faced, and the
population group who have a positive and
deliberate building of social networks and
substantial role in activating our public
skills is crucial to a high quality of life.
places. Moreover, it acknowledges that youth
will congregate in key locations throughout
the city and that this is not only an
acceptable, but also positively impacts their
physical, mental and social wellbeing in
addition to activating these spaces and
providing an economic boost for the local
area.
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 11 of 38RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER We have nine other strategies that the Skate Facilities Management Plan. These
encompass all activity and their contributions are summarised below.
STRATEGIES to and intersections with our Healthy Active
Lifestyle Strategy, Sport and Active
Recreation Strategic Management Plan and
Community Safety Community Capacity
Placemaking and Cultural
Land Use
Safety and emergency Development
Vibrancy of our centres
and the recognition of Our Development Plan planning for skate
youth as a significant outlines legal facilities participants,
development spectators and Social capital such as
population group who
guidelines that direct neighbours ensures a mentoring, teamwork,
have a positive and
the development of safe environment for all experimentation,
substantial role in
skate facilities participation,
activating
leadership, coaching,
learning, training and
perseverance are at the
heart of healthy clubs
Transport and interest groups and
personal wellbeing
Public and private
transport networks
are essential for youth SKATE FACILITIES
to access skate
Economic Growth and
facilities. There is a
Investment
close link with
walking, cycling and There is an
trails use increasing range of
for-profit adventure
lifestyle businesses.
These businesses are
Corporate Services Environment embedded in the
Financial Sustainability
culture and in
Appropriate Our reserves which
Financial resources for conjunction with
organization skills, encompass skate
skate facilities events and media
culture, technology, facilities are popular
articles can positively
processes for places and provide
impact tourism
planning, diverse experiences
development and for a variety of users
management of skate
facilities
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The Future of Australian Sport 2013 report Skate facilities attract users from varying
was undertaken by the CSIRO for the locations as they seek unique experiences
Australian Sports Commission and identifies and characteristics associated with each
six megatrends likely to shape the Australian facility. While it is acknowledged that some
sports sector over the next 30 years. In users travel large distances to master a trick
relation to skateboarding it states: or to learn new skills, not everyone has easy
access to private transport and consequently
‘This megatrend captures the rise of
public transport is a significant factor in
adventure, lifestyle, extreme and alternative
ensuring accessibility.
sports, which are proving particularly popular
with younger generations. These sports Councils youth team provides a variety of
typically involve complex and advanced skills services that enhance and add value to our
and often have some element of inherent skate facilities including events and school
danger and thrill seeking. Examples include holiday skate, scooter and BMX tours. Tour
skateboarding, kite surfing, inline skating, participants visit facilities in the City of
freestyle BMX and rock-climbing. These Onkaparinga and further abroad. They
sports are also characterised by a strong develop positive experiences and build new
lifestyle element and participants often relationships with participants and riders at
obtain cultural self-identity and self- the varying parks in addition to sharing skills
expression through their involvement’ and and advice through positive communion of
‘Skateboarding is a lifestyle sport the varying riding sub-cultures.
experiencing a rapid surge in popularity. In
Our youth team through provision of portable
May 2002 a ‘teen’ marketing firm in the USA
skate ramps also provides beginner skate
asked Generation Y who was the ‘coolest big-
opportunities through events where built
time athlete’. They placed skateboarding star
facilities are not available as well as
Tony Hawk ahead of mega sporting
community centers and/or schools where
celebrities Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
young people express a desire to engage in
(Wheaton, 2004). There are more than 990
skate and scootering. This initial experience
skate parks throughout Australia and on
helps builds confidence prior to attending
average two skate parks per week have been
bigger, populated facilities.
built in Australia since 2005.’
They also support healthy active lifestyles by
The above suggests that adventure, lifestyle
encouraging individuals to embrace their
activities including skateboarding have
passion for skate, scoot and BMX more
evolved from fad activities to genuine sports
generally through skating to and from school,
and active recreation pursuits.
friends’ houses in addition to positive
Further a study by Wood, Carter and Martin wellbeing and development programs.
into skate park stereotypes and behaviour
found that concerns about undesirable social
behaviour often underlie opposition to skate
parks or provision for skaters and that pro-
social behaviour were far more commonly
observed than anti-social behaviour.
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The following defines and HUB
outlines our skate facilities
hierarchy. It reflects a range of A purpose built facility with ample space and Infrastructure supporting daily use and
events is also required. This may include:
skill levels, challenges and components to enable a variety of skill levels
experiences in addition to our and user groups to frequent the space on a Adequate event/competition space
daily basis. Generally there is only one Hub in
strategic framework and Judging areas
a municipality and the hub becomes the main
estimated construction costs. Seating and viewing options
focus of skate or similar activities in the area
complimented by satellite facilities. It needs Power
to be easily accessible by personal transport Lighting for suitable for events
(ie: bicycle, scooter, skateboard etc), public Car parking
transport and private cars driven by users,
Entry and exit areas
family members (ie: parents) and/or
spectators. Toilets
Safety signage
Hub facilities are commonly in high
profile/visible locations and present the Refuge areas
opportunity to create a destination Shade
connecting a variety of recreational and social Bins
functions which engage the broader
Drinking fountains
community. Examples of complementary
Bike racks
activities may include performance spaces,
multimedia capabilities, basketball courts, Storage lockers
parkour, bouldering/rock climbing and refuge Landscaping to integrate /complement its
areas. Due to their accessibility, location and surroundings.
multi-dimensional nature, Hub facilities also
have the ability to cater to regional
competitions in addition to national and
international events.
Hubs are not necessarily area/size
dependent, but they will draw large daily user
numbers and consequently the facility needs
to provide a significant amount of wheelable
terrain for a range of users from beginner to
advanced level. Specific zones for different
skill levels and/or user types is required to
minimise conflict (eg: plaza area, transition
zone).
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 14 of 38It should be noted that council does not The following provides an estimate
currently have a hub facility. The analysis
construction costs for a Hub facility:
indicates that if a hub was to be developed it
should be located in our central business
$700,000-$1.3M
district. Council does not have the ability to
fund the development of a Hub outright.
Subsequently, the development of an
Onkaparinga Hub is aspirational with future
development of this kind highly contingent on
strategic partnerships which may include
Federal and/or State Government in addition
to private enterprise.
Image of Fremantle Youth Plaza
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Analysis also suggested that:
A satellite skate facility is a public space that
focuses primarily on one particular That The Quarry, Seaford skate facility will
experience. The intention of this need to be improved and/or refurbished
management plan is to provide a better to provide opportunities for skill
spread of unique experiences and valued development and separation
skate facilities, rather than replicating the
same facility and experience in several A satellite facility will be required in
locations. Satellite facilities support the user Planning Area 5 and specifically the
to improve and develop their skills through Aldinga area
practice (participation) and events,
The facility at Woodcroft will need to be
competitions and/or demonstrations.
upgrade to a satellite facility in line with its
The Quarry Seaford and Minkara Park design life.
Flagstaff Hill skate facilities. These spaces
If there is no commitment to develop a hub
provide different user experiences.
by the time the Christie Downs
Satellite facilities have the capacity to host Regeneration Precinct commences, then a
events, competitions or demonstrations. satellite facility is to be established at
Consequently, it is highly recommended that Christie Downs.
seating options and viewing areas are
The following provides an estimate of
provided in addition to toilets, power and
construction costs for a Satellite facility:
lighting. Other elements which also need to
be included are: $400,000 - $550,000.
Entry and safety signage
Refuge areas with seating and shade
Bins
Drinking fountains
Bike racks.
SATELLITE SKATE FACILTIES
Purpose & Function Location
Deep bowl(s) and transition Minkara Park, Flagstaff Hill
facility
Small to medium bowl(s) and The Quarry, Seaford
transition facility
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Neighbourhood skate facilities provide access We provide four (4) half pipes throughout the
for surrounding neighbourhood/suburbs. city. While these facilities generally have
They provide a lower level facility where access limitations and are not large enough to
individuals can learn and refine basic skills in host events, they do provide a specific
addition to building social networks. This level experience.
of facility will typically not have lighting,
On average councils half pipes are 15.2 years
toilets and power. It should have:
of age which suggests that their provision
Entry and safety signage does not need to be assessed in the near
future. However, noting that these facilities
Refuge areas, with seating and shade have at least 10 years design life remaining,
links to adjoining infrastructure such as BMX
Bins tracks, shared use trails and youth based
centres should be considered and improved
Drinking fountains
where appropriate.
Bike racks.
On average councils neighbourhood facilities The following provides an estimate of
are 14.25 years old. The facilities at Hastings construction costs for a half pipe facility:
Avenue reserve, Sellicks Beach and Symonds $60,000 – 100,000
Reserve, Aldinga are the oldest facilities in
the category at 18 and 17 years respectively.
Upgrades and new builds at Karingal Reserve
(also known as Cliff Avenue), Port Noarlunga
and Hurtle John Potter Reserve, Woodcroft
respectively have also occurred in the last ten
years and increased district accessibility.
While the analysis indicates that no new
neighbourhood developments and/or
upgrades are required, as noted above, a
satellite facility will be required at Aldinga
and the classification of the Woodcroft facility
will need to be upgraded at the end of its
design life.
The following provides an estimate of
construction costs for a Neighbourhood
facility:
• $250,000 - $300,000
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Urban landscapes are presented as a design Larger urban landscapes could include civic The above hierarchy is underpinned by the
principle. They provide opportunities to spaces such as plazas, event areas and town premise that council is a key stakeholder and
active spaces through active recreation by major project funder. While this is true in the
squares in addition to community art. The
majority of situations, there is an opportunity
acknowledging that these areas will be ridden image below illustrates a permanent art piece for the private market to invest in indoor
and/or skated and subsequently the initial was unveiled at Jefferson Park, Seattle, USA skate facilities as has occurred in eastern
design should reflect this. Due to the broad on International Go Skateboarding Day and states. This market driven model would be
nature of urban landscapes it is difficult to was designed to combine Seattle's passions: able to respond quicker to user demand and
develop estimated construction costs for all art and skateboarding. trends in addition to supporting economic
growth within the city.
applications. However, it is estimated that the
Council would need to engage and work with The market driven model does require
early incorporation of urban landscapes at
the Mutual Liability Scheme to ensure an council to examine its existing planning
the design phase may increase construction
appropriate risk management framework is regulations to identify possible areas for
costs by 5-20% with the lower amount
applied to the urban landscapes and amendments and thereby after undertake
affiliated with sourcing stronger more robust
the amendments.
consequently council is not unduly exposed
materials and the higher estimates associated
to liability.
with lighting and possible focus areas
Image of Jefferson Park, Seattle, USA
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The City of Onkaparinga currently provides 15 This notion is supported by online user
sites that supports skate activities ranging forums that rank these facilities as 1 out of 5
from the poor quality isolated single element (1 being low/poor and 5 being high).
facilities to larger facilities with supporting Consequently, in an attempt to minimise data
infrastructure such as lights and toilets. bias/skewing, these facilities have been
Anecdotal evidence suggests that the excluded from the following analysis.
facilities at Hazeltine Drive, Seaford; Morton Consequently, the analysis includes the
Reserve, Christies Downs; Taylors Avenue following 11 sites that support skate activities
Skate Ramp, Morphett Vale and DJ Lean which are also illustrated on the map.
Reserve (also known as Yangara Reserve),
O’Sullivan Beach have low use due to their
angular design and slippery metal surfaces.
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 19 of 38The following population based analysis below, the analysis suggests that
provides a relative, per capita comparison Onkaparinga provides one (1) skate facility for
across SA metropolitan councils. Lower per every 1,189 individuals aged between 12 – 17
capita scores represent a higher level of years. This level of provision is the third
provision; in other words less people highest level of per capita provision behind
competing to access each facility. Adelaide City (1:444) and City of Unley
(1:1,157).
Research has identified that participation
increases between 12 – 17 years of age with
peak participation occurring around the age
of 14. The 2011 Census identified that there
are 13,078 individuals aged between 12 – 17
years within the City of Onkaparinga which
equates to just over 8% of Onkaparinga’s
total population and 31.5% of the city’s Youth
population. As demonstrated in the table
SOUTH AUSTRALIA METROPOLITAN SKATE FACILITIES – 12 – 17 YEARS
POPULATION
Total Population No Skate Per Capita Provision
Council
12-17 years Facilities 12-17 years
Adelaide 444 1 444
Unley 2314 2 1157
Onkaparinga 13078 11 1189
Port Adelaide/Enfield 7742 4 1936
Holdfast Bay 2092 1 2092
Mitcham 4776 2 2388
Charles Sturt 7041 3 2347
Marion 5649 2 2825
Salisbury 10465 3 3488
Cambeltown 3540 1 3540
West Torrens 3253 1 3253
Playford 7131 1 7131
TTG 7595 1 7595
Burnside 3376 0
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 20 of 38ANALYSIS PLANNING AREA 1:. PLANNING AREA 2:
The following summarises As of 2011 Census, Planning Area 1 had Planning Area 2 has the largest number of
residential data and demographic 10,584 people aged between 5 – 24 years. individuals aged between 5 – 24 years as of
and predictive population growth Only Planning Area 2 has more individuals of the 2011 Census (11,900) and 15,544 aged
between 0-24 years.
information in addition to this age.
congregation elements such as Morphett Vale and Woodcroft encompass
school enrolments, libraries, Planning Area 1 demonstrates approximately 15.25% (6,286) of Onkaparinga’s youth
4,900 school enrolments with Aberfoyle Park residential population (41,217).
youth/neighbourhood/community
containing more than 1,800 individuals of
centers, shopping centers and Planning Area 2 demonstrate the highest
these.
public transport in the Planning number of school enrolment with over 8,000
Areas. This information is also Majority of residential population is located individuals enrolled in addition to one of the
illustrated in the following map east of the reservoir. Congregation elements largest primary schools in South Australia.
for this group include district shopping
(overleaf). The information has Congregation factors include district shopping
centre, regional sports complex and an
informed the planning area centres located in Morphett Vale and
existing high quality skate facility located at
directions which inform the Minkara Park, Flagstaff Hill. Improvements to
Woodcroft in addition to structured and
action plan (p24) and establish this satellite facility were undertaken in 2011
unstructured recreation facilities such as
our service level. Further Wilfred Taylor Reserve.
and it is rated four (4) by skateboard.com.au
information regarding the Planning Area 2 is also easily accessed by car
The O’Halloran Hill community is bound by
analysis can be found in and/or personal transport (ie: bike,
the reservoir on the east and main South
Attachment 1. Road on the west. Consequently, it is
skateboard, scooter) due to the Coast to
Vines Rail Trail and the Christie Creek Trail
foreseeable that youth and specifically
traversing it.
younger youth may have difficulty accessing
the Minkara Park skate facility. A half pipe is SEFIA data suggests that Morphett Vale is one
located at Serpentine Reserve, O’Halloran Hill of the most disadvantaged communities in
adjacent a large reserve, beginner BMX and Onkaparinga.
recreation centre (other side of Candy Road).
Population growth of approximately 6,013
The original metal half pipe was upgraded in
residents by 2032, of which it is estimated to
2006 and is rated one (1) by
be 1,563 will be youth. It should be noted
skateboard.com.au
that the majority of this will be within
Direction Hackham South.
Retain and maintain existing two facilities Four (4) existing skate facilities located in
to meet community demand and Planning Area 2:
residential population areas. Hurtle John Potter Reserve, Woodcroft:
A refurbishment of the satellite at neighbourhood facility rated three (3)
Flagstaff Hill will be required. Timing of by skateboard.com.au
this is to reflect its age and design life.
relatively young facility with 16 years
till it reaches it design life.
possibility to upgrade to reflect
Planning Areas youth demand.
Forsyth Reserve, Hackham:
half pipe rated two (4) by
skateboard.com.au
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 21 of 38 approximately ten years to go on its
PLANNING AREA 3: PLANNING AREA 4:
design life.
Planning Area 3 demonstrates the third 2011 census data suggests there are 4,661
isolated facility due to it being located largest number of individuals aged between 5 individuals aged between 5 – 24 years.
on the northern side of the creek. -24 years with 5,708 individuals recorded in
School enrolment data demonstrates a
the 2011 Census
clustering around the Seaford Area with
Taylors Avenue Skate Ramp, Morphett
The Noarlunga Area encompasses Christie approximately 2,700 students enrolled
Vale:
Downs, Noarlunga Centre/Noarlunga Downs,
Predictive data suggests that population will
Hackham West, and draws approximately
quarter pipe concert pad rated one (1) increase by 7,945 individuals of which 2,066
5,800 youth for education. The area also has
by skateboard.com.au will be youth by 2032
a high youth residential population exceeding
3,000 individuals. Seaford has a major clustering of
Young facility, but is isolated and is very
congregation elements including a district
poor quality. Major congregation elements include public
shopping centre, railway station, recreation
transport node with train and bus station in
centre, several schools (R-12), library and the
Southern Youth Exchange, Old Reynella: addition to regional shopping centre and
only SA based skate facility rated as a five (5)
education facilities
half pipe rated two (2) by by skateboard.coml.au located at Quarry
SEFIA data suggests that Hackham (including Park, Seaford.
skateboard.com.au
Hackham West) is one of the most
In addition to The Quarry skate facility,
disadvantaged communities in Onkaparinga.
approximately 15 years to go on its Planning Area 4 also has the following two
Data also suggest that the Noarlunga Area
design life existing skate facilities:
(inc Christie Downs, Christie Beach, O’Sullivan
Beach and Noarlunga Downs) also Karingal Reserve, Port Noarlunga:
this facility is adjacent the Reynella
disadvantage and vulnerability
Enterprise Youth Centre, Coast to Vines originally a mini ramp and rated as 1 by
and existing BMX jumps. Population growth of approximately 6,983
skateboard.com.au
residents is expected to 2032, of which it is
Direction estimated 1,816 will be youth. It should be
has since been upgraded to a
noted that the majority of this will be in
Demand suggests an upgrade to the neighbourhood level transition facility.
Hackham South
Woodcroft neighbourhood facility is
Two existing facilities located DJ Lean Reserve Hazeltine Reserve, Seaford Rise:
required. However, this facility is relatively
(also known as Yangara reserve), O’Sullivan
young. This combined with other priorities
Beach and Morton Reserve, Christie Downs concrete drainage area that was
suggests that the timing of any upgrade are in Planning Area three (3). These facilities excluded from the analysis due to the
should reflect its age and design life. include metal elements on a concrete pad poor condition and one (1) rating by
and were excluded from the analysis due to skateboard.com.au
The Southern Youth Exchange, Old the poor condition and one (1) rating by
Reynella half pipe is located adjacent to skateboard.com.au Direction
the Reynella Enterprise Youth Centre, Direction Planning Area 4 has the highest quality
Coast to Vines and existing BMX jumps.
The existing facilities in this area are skate facility in Onkaparinga and South
Connection between these facilities is
poorly designed and do not meet demand. Australia according to skateboard.com.au.
poor and consequently should be
Consequently, this area is void of any Demand and congregation data suggests
improved
quality skate facility that meets current that it will continue to attract locals and
The Hackham and Morphett Vale facilities and future demand. This combined with visitors. Consequently, upgrades that
are isolated with the latter being very poor the major congregation elements indicate support users and assist in separating
condition. Consequently, they should be that Planning Area 3 should be a priority users via skill levels should be considered
removed. for a high quality skate facility. as a priority.
The existing facilities at Christie Downs The existing facility at Hazeltine Reserve
and O’Sullivan Beach should be removed. Drive, Seaford Rise should be removed
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 22 of 38PLANNING AREA 5: PLANNING AREA 6: PLANNING AREA 7
Planning Area 5 has a high youth residential Has no existing skate facilities and small Has medium school enrolments and 2,165
population with 5,140 individuals aged 5 –24 school enrolments in addition to small individuals aged between 5 – 24 years as of
years as of the 2011 census. numbers individuals aged between 0-24 years the 2011 Census.
(Planning Area 1:
High school enrolments Planning Area 2:
High residential youth population Morphett Vale
Several congregation elements including major sports park, district Largest youth residential population
shopping centre and existing skate facility Largest individual school enrolments including one of largest
Key Action primary schools in SA (Woodcroft)
Maintain existing skate facilities Structured & unstructured recreation and sport facilities
Integrated street and trails network
Planning Area 3:
Congregation elements include district shopping centre and
Encompasses Christie Downs, Noarlunga existing skate facility
Centre/Noarlunga Downs, Hackham West
Key Action
Attracts 5,800 youth for education
Upgrade existing facility at Woodcroft
High youth residential population exceeding
3,000 individuals. Remove poor quality facility at Morphett Vale
Multiple public transport modes and major
Planning Area 6:
shopping centre
Low youth residential population
Key Action
Low school enrolments
Advocate for Hub, if no hub develop new
satellite facility at Christie Downs Small townships
Remove poor quality facilities at O’Sullivan Key Action
Beach and Christie Downs
No actions identified
Planning Area 4:
Planning Area 7:
Major cluster in cognation elements including
district shopping centre, railway station, Medium school enrolments and youth residential populations
recreation centre, several schools and an Two existing skate facilities including our newest facility at Willunga
existing skate facility (2011)
Predicted significant population growth to Key Action
2032
Maintain existing facilities
Key Action
Improve existing Seaford facility
Remove poor quality facility at Seaford Rise
Planning Area 5:
Aldinga and Aldinga Beach as considered as one due to the remote nature and
proximity of the suburbs.
Combined the Aldinga Area has a high youth residential population area
Several congregation elements including district shopping centre, sports facilities
and existing skate facility
Predictive data suggests the population will undertake significant growth to 2032
Key Action
Develop new satellite facility
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 24 of 38GUIDELINES AND RESOURCING
The City of Onkaparinga Healthy RESOURCING FOR HEALTHY
Active Lifestyles Strategy
ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
outlines how Council will build
more recreation and sporting Expenditure
opportunities and capacity within Based on 2013-14 figures and as shown in the
our communities. figure below, Healthy Active Lifestyles
activities comprise around 10% (around
Our Sport & Active Recreation $14.7m) of Council expenditure. This is the
Strategic Management Plan is total combined operating and project costs,
chapter of the Healthy Active excluding depreciation.
Lifestyles Strategy. The SARSMP These figures are a baseline and subject to
guides the future provisions, ongoing review, and will be used to inform
enhancement and management of future planning.
sport and active recreation
The operations directions that follow have
facilities, services and programs
been informed by this level or resourcing
across the city for the short and
Revenue
long term.
We receive around $2.1m in grants and other
The Skate Facilities Management funding associated with Healthy Active
responds to Aim four (4) and Lifestyles that offsets expenditure.
action 4.6 of the SARSMP and
establishes a hierarchy and
guides our sustainable provision,
development, upgrade and
management of skate facilities in
the City.
There are no relevant guidelines.
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 25 of 38OPERATIONAL DIRECTION
ACTION PLAN – HUB & SATELLITE
SARSMP Timing & Cost1
Planning Location Hierarchy Direction Action
Area Current 2016-2021 2021-2026
Council will develop one of the following:
Noarlunga/ Advocate for a hub facility as part of the Southern Sport/Noarlunga Precinct project. Development
3 Hub/ Satellite New contingent on significant external funding from government and/or private enterprise. Estimated $500,000
Christie Downs
total cost >$1-$1.5M. Councils contribution $500,000
If no hub committed to by the time the Christie Downs Regeneration Project commences, then a
satellite facility is to be established in Christie Downs.
The Quarry, Satellite Retain/ Ongoing minor refurbishment of infrastructure at existing facility
4 Development of a trail of area that supports separation of users by skill levels $50,000
Seaford Develop
$75,000
Minkara Park, Satellite Retain Ongoing minor refurbishment of infrastructure at existing facility
1 $50,000
Flagstaff Hill
Aldinga Satellite New Develop a satellite facility in Aldinga. Site investigations to include, but are not limited to the existing $15,000 $50,000 $500,000
5
facility at Symonds Reserve
1
Implementation is subject to resource availability. Capital cost show is average of hierarchy estimated construction cost range and implementation is subject to
resource availability
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 26 of 38ACTION PLAN – NEIGHBOURHOOD
SARSMP Timing & Cost2
Planning Location Hierarchy Direction Action
Area Current 2016-2021 2021-2026 2026-2031
John Hurtle Potter Neighbourhood Retain/ The facility will be upgraded to a satellite facility $200,000
2 Reserve Woodcroft Develop
Symonds Reserve, Neighbourhood Retain Maintain existing facilities review at end of useful life
5 Aldinga
Hastings Avenue Neighbourhood Retain Maintain existing facilities review at end of useful life
5 reserve, Sellicks
Beach
Karingal Reserve, Neighbourhood Retain Maintain existing facilities review at end of useful life
4 Port Noarlunga
South
Railway Terrace, Neighbourhood Retain Maintain facilities and supporting infrastructure $50,000
7 Willunga
2
Implementation is subject to resource availability. Capital cost show is average of hierarchy estimated construction cost range and implementation is subject to
resource availability
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 27 of 38ACTION PLAN – HALF PIPES
SARSMP Timing & Cost3
Planning Location Hierarchy Direction Action
Area Current 2016-2021 2021-2026 2026-2031
2 Forsyth Reserve, Half Pipe Remove at Maintain existing facility, remove at end of life
Hackham end of life
1 Serpentine Reserve, Half Pipe Retain Maintain existing facility review at end of useful life or as demand changes
O’Halloran Hill
2 Southern Youth Half Pipe Retain Improve links with BMX jumps, Coast to Vines Trail and Youth Centre
Exchange, Old $50,000
Reynella
7 Gemmel Tassie Half Pipe Retain Maintain existing facility review at end of useful life or as demand changes
Reserve, McLaren
Vale
TOTALS $65,000 $625,000 $600,000 $250,000
3
Implementation is subject to resource availability. Capital cost show is average of hierarchy estimated construction cost range and implementation is subject to
resource availability
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 28 of 38ACTION PLAN – OTHER
SARSMP Timing & Cost4
Planning Location Hierarchy Direction Action
Area Current 2016-2021 2021-2026 2026-2031
4 Hazeltine Drive, Other Remove Notify the that facility will be removed and that the Quarry Park facility will
Seaford Rise be upgraded
3 Morton Reserve, Other Remove Through the Christie Downs Regeneration Project notify the community
Christie Downs that the facility will be removed and that either a central hub or a satellite
facility in Christie Downs will be developed
2 Taylors Avenue Other Remove Through the Taylors Reserve project (2015/16), notify the community that
Skate Ramp, facility will be removed
Morphett Vale
3 DJ Lean Reserve Other Remove Notify the community that facility will be removed and that either a central
(also known as hub or a satellite facility in Christie Downs will be developed
Yangara Reserve),
O’Sullivan Beach
City Wide New Review of Council planning regulations with an aim to support private, X
market driven indoor skate facilities
City Wide Review Review Skate Facility Management Plan in line with Council’s strategic X
framework
4
Implementation is subject to resource availability. Capital cost show is average of hierarchy estimated construction cost range and implementation is subject to
resource availability
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 29 of 38ATTACHMENT 1
The following provides further DEMAND map, the analysis identified high residential
information to support the Input & youth demand in the Sport and Active
Analysis section above. Demographic Analysis Recreation planning areas 1, 2 and 5 and
specifically the suburbs of Morphett Vale,
While it is acknowledged that users of these
Aberfoyle Park, Aldinga Beach, Flagstaff Hill,
facilities do range in age, skate parks and
Happy Valley and Woodcroft.
associated facilities have traditionally been
classified as youth spaces by Council(s) and This suggests that the existing skate facilities
the general population. Subsequently, the in planning areas 1, 2 and 5 namely, Minkara
following examines demographic data to Park, Flagstaff Hill, Hurtle John Potter
identify current and future residential youth Reserve, Woodcroft and Symonds Reserve,
demand. Aldinga are critical in meeting existing user
demand. Consequently, these facilities need
It should be noted that councils Youth
to be retained and/or improved, subject to
Strategic Management Plan 2013–2018
their age and budget resources.
classifies ‘youth’ as being young people
between the ages of 8–25 years old. In It should also be noted that Planning Area 3
addition to the youth classification, the Youth and specifically the suburbs surrounding the
Strategic Management Plan also notes a Noarlunga Centre also exhibited medium
specific focus on the 10–18 years age group youth residential population. This also
as these are critical times in young people’s suggests a need for a high quality central
lives. Census data provided through Profile Id facility.
does not complement the aforementioned
Subsequently, for the purposes of this
council youth definition and focus area. In
management plan youth are classified as
relation to youth, the Profile Id Census data is
young people aged between 5 – 24 years.
reported as per the following age
This management plan will also reflect the
breakdowns:
Youth Strategic Management Plan youth
0-4 years focus age range and examine data associated
with individuals aged between 12 – 17 years.
5-11 years
Demographic analysis of Young People (5 – 24
12-17 years
years) and Youth Focus (12 – 17 years) was
18-24 years undertaken. As illustrated in the following
map, the analysis identified high residential
25-34 years.
youth demand in the Sport and Active
Subsequently, for the purposes of this Recreation planning areas 1, 2 and 5 and
management plan youth are classified as specifically the suburbs of Morphett Vale,
young people aged between 5 – 24 years. Aberfoyle Park, Aldinga Beach, Flagstaff Hill,
This management plan will also reflect the Happy Valley and Woodcroft.
Youth Strategic Management Plan youth
focus age range and examine data associated
with individuals aged between 12 – 17 years.
Demographic analysis of Youth (5 – 24 years)
and Youth Focus (12 – 17 years) was
undertaken. As illustrated in the following
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 30 of 38This suggests that the existing skate facilities It should also be noted that Planning Area 3
in planning areas 1, 2 and 5 namely, Minkara and specifically the suburbs surrounding the
Park, Flagstaff Hill, Hurtle John Potter Noarlunga Centre also exhibited medium
Reserve, Woodcroft and Symonds Reserve, youth residential population. This also
Aldinga are critical in meeting existing user suggests a need for a high quality central
demand. Consequently, these facilities need facility.
to be retained and/or improved, subject to
their age and budget resources.
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Agenda for the Strategic Directions Committee meeting 9 June 2015 - 7.1 Attachment 1 - Page 31 of 38Youth Congregation Areas Subsequently, the following youth The table below demonstrates the SARSMP
congregation areas have been assessed Planning Areas, school enrolment population
The above demographic analysis is based on and congregation elements. Table 1 provides
throughout the city:
where youth live; this however may be an overview of areas with medium to very
high school enrolments and two or more
different to where youth congregate. Primary and high school enrolment
congregation elements in that suburb.
Destinations such as schools, shopping numbers
centers, recreation centers (in and out door) District and major shopping centers
and service locations attract youth but may Regional and district indoor and outdoor
not necessarily correspond with where an sports and recreation
individual resides. Public transport hubs
Youth centers & service areas.
CONGREGATION ELEMENTS
SARSMP Community/Youth &
School Shopping Railway Sports
Planning Suburb Neighbourhood
Enrolment Centre(s) Station(s) Facilities
Area Centres
2 Morphett Vale Very High
3 Christie Downs High
1 Aberfoyle Park Medium
4 Seaford Medium
2 Reynella East High
3 Noarlunga Medium
Centre/Noarlunga
Downs
5 Aldinga Medium
2 Woodcroft Medium
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