Skate, scooter and BMX fans can rejoice as construction of the new Wotton Skate Park is underway, which will feature WA’s biggest half-pipe.
The popular community facility based at Wotton Reserve, Embleton, will be relocated to make way for the future Morley train station multi-storey car park.
Minister for Transport, Rita Saffioti said that Morley Station is a once-in-a-generation project that is going to provide important public transport links for the community for years to come.
“Morley Station once complete will give passengers a seamless 15 minute train ride from Perth CBD and just a 3 minute journey to Bayswater Station.”
“We know the current skate park is popular at Wotton Reserve, which is why we are partnering with the City of Bayswater, with $2.5 million State Government funding to see a brand new Skate and BMX Facility built within the eastern section of the reserve.
“This new Skate and BMX Facility will feature WA’s biggest half-pipe and a range of additional ramps and roll-ins to encourage more people to come and enjoy, along with a range of landscaping and shade so that the space is inviting and compliments the broader growth of the area."
City of Bayswater Mayor Filomena Piffaretti said the City was looking forward to delivering the brand-new facility for the skate and BMX community.
“People come from all over Perth to use the current skate park and we think they’re going to love the new one even more,” she said.
“We engaged extensively with the community, reserve users and the City’s Skate and Bike Development Advisory Committee last year to find out the best location and preferred layout of the new skatepark. The skate community told us they loved the current skatepark, so the new design retains its original flow and skate elements that they know and love, with a few enhancements.
“The hero of the new facility will be a 3.9-metre-high, 13.5-metre-wide vert ramp with additional roll-ins coming in from above the main platform, the first of its kind in WA and a major upgrade of the existing ramp. Similar to a facility in Mona Vale, New South Wales, the half-pipe will be a major drawcard for skaters and riders.
“The new facility includes a mix of intermediate and advanced jumps, plus we’ve added some new elements to cater for beginners through to advanced skaters and BMX riders. It will feature complementary community facilities including floodlighting, bike repair station, electric barbecue, picnic shelter, bike racks, drink fountain and plenty of seating.
“Additional tree planting will provide future shade, and we’ve added two shade structures and seated hangout areas to the design. To make it more accessible for families and users, a pathway around the perimeter of the skate park connecting to the barbecue picnic area is also planned for the development.”
The new skate and BMX facility is scheduled to be completed in spring 2022 and will open prior to the closure of the current facility.
To view concept designs and find out more about the project, visit the City’s Engage Bayswater webpage.