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Work should begin next month on building a new and improved skate park at Western Reserve, Orewa.
Large numbers of skaters use the 17-year-old facility, which has long been in need of renewal. The problem was highlighted by the closure of a ramp and half pipe at the skate park, because of safety concerns, last November.
A group made up of local skaters, local board members and Auckland Council parks department has been meeting since last November to get the project to the design and build stage.
The design that will be presented to the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board this week for approval is intended to develop the skate park into a multi-use facility that caters for all ages and abilities.
The mainly concrete construction has been designed for use by skateboards, scooters and bikes, as well as offering socialising and viewing platform areas.
The project is to cost a total of $350,100, with the design and build contract awarded to Landscapes Contrax.
Once the local board has approved the design, work is expected to commence next month so that the facility can be opened in time for this spring/summer.
