WF Jackson Park has been announced by Wollongong City Council as the preferred location of a new skate park at Thirroul.

Following discussions at Monday’s night Council meeting, community input and feedback is sought on the shortlisted site at Thirroul.

Under the proposal a portion of WF Jackson Park and Wollongong’s MacCabe Park (along Church Street) were chosen as the sites for the city’s latest skate parks.

The locations were supported by Council following a report from Convic, a leading Australian skatepark designer and builder, who looked at a series of options for each suburb before finalising the two recommendations.

Wollongong Lord Mayor Tania Brown said she is pleased that the skate park project is moving forward in the northern suburbs and Wollongong.

“This community engagement is the next step in the process that’ll see Wollongong City Council deliver a further two parks that will each have their own unique features and experiences,” Cr Brown said.

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“As we work through this feedback process, I want to be really clear. We want to hear from a wide range of people in our community about these proposed locations.

“These are going to be spaces for everyone in our community so it’s essential we hear from a wide range of voices. We want to know your thoughts about how we can make these future skate parks thrive in these proposed community spaces.

“You only have to look at Berkeley’s Holborn Park to see how a skate park can become a vital hub that not only caters to skateboarders, scooter riders and roller bladers and skaters, but becomes a gathering space for family celebrations and community conversations.’’

People are invited to provide feedback before midnight Monday 17 November by:

• Completing the online survey on Council’s Engagement website
• Filling out a hard copy survey at libraries
• Emailing engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
• Phoning 4227 7111
• Writing to ‘The General Manager, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONGONG DC NSW 2500’

Or chatting to Council representatives at the following events:

• Let’s Talk Port Kembla – Thursday 30 October, 3.30 – 5.30pm
• Music of the Mind event at Wollongong Youth Centre – Friday 31 October, 4.30 – 6pm
• Let’s Talk pop-up: MacCabe Park, Wollongong – Thursday 6 November, 11.30am – 1pm
• Let’s Talk pop-up: Crown Street Mall – Friday 7 November, 9.30am – 1.30pm
• Let’s Talk pop-up: WF Jackson, Thirroul – Saturday 8 November, 9 – 11.30am
• Let’s Talk Corrimal – Wednesday 12 November, 4 – 6pm
• Let’s Talk pop-up: WF Jackson, Thirroul – Friday 14 November 3 – 5pm

The city currently has skate parks in Helensburgh, Berkeley, Dapto, Fairy Meadow and Unanderra, as well as the recently completed skate space at King George V Park, Port Kembla.

“Skateboarding has really evolved in recent years and its reputation as a sport has really grown. I am sure I wasn’t the only person in our community who watched it at the Paris Olympics,” Cr Brown said.

“This is an exciting opportunity for everyone in our community to provide their input into something that will benefit people of all ages. I’m really appealing to the younger people of Wollongong, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Your voice is important and please be sure to share your feedback with us.’’

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