Have your say on Broome Skatepark upgrade

Published on 02 June 2020

In exciting news for local youth, Broome is set to take the first steps on the road to building a new and improved skatepark – with the community able to have its say on the design and layout.

The Shire of Broome is committed to providing useable public spaces for the community and in particular facilities that will engage our youth.

The Broome Skatepark, which is based on Cable Beach Road East, is a popular site for skateboarders and scooter users, but needs to be upgraded.

The design will look to extend the skatepark footprint into the existing Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre carpark, providing a wider variety of activities and challenges for skaters.

As such, over a two-week public consultation period, the community will be asked for their opinion on what the new park should look like.

Award-winning skatepark designers Convic have been commissioned to undertake the survey and provide design guidance in relation to the project.

Shire of Broome president Harold Tracey said a new skatepark would be a major asset for the town.

“With restrictions in place currently due to COVID-19, local facilities such as the Broome Skatepark have been sorely missed by our young people,” he said.

“However, with the process of designing and creating a new skatepark well underway, it is an exciting time for youth in Broome.

“I’d urge the community, specifically young people, to complete our survey and have your say.”

For more information and to take the survey, click here.