Have your say on skatepark’s future

Skatepark users are being asked to head down to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre’s facility on Monday at 3.30pm to tell the Shire what they want for it in the future.

However, the Shire has said that due to “budget constraints” a new skatepark wasn’t in the cards in the “short term”.

Skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX enthusiasts have been invited to meet with Shire of Broome staff to provide feedback on what works at the park currently and provide ideas for improvements.

Representatives from Melbourne-based skatepark designer Convic will also be there to hear what users have to say.

Shire of Broome community development manager Suzie Haslehurst said the assessment of the park would result in a plan for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the existing facility, but potential expansion couldn’t considered in the short term.

“The community has expressed a desire for a new and improved skatepark through several consultations including the Broome2040 visioning process, but due to budget constraints this is not something council is planning in the short term,” she said.

“The concept plan will be used to seek additional funding in coming years to carry out minor upgrades and potentially expand the existing park to maximise its use until (the) council is in a position to consider building a new skatepark.”

The consultation is open to the public and will take place at the skatepark next Monday at 3.30pm.