Community Engagement Plan
COTTESLOE SKATE PARK PROJECT
Community Engagement Plan Please use this form to provide details of your community engagement project
Project Title Cottesloe Skate Park Project
Trim File Reference No SUB/2617
Project Launch Date:TBC Project Close Date: TBC
Name of Project Contact: Harshil Uckiah Email: [email protected] Potential Funding Sources/Options: Town of Cottesloe Approximate Project Budget: Approx. $740 000 Community Engagement apportionment: $--
Project Background In September 2017, the Town of Cottesloe received a petition containing over 1000 signatures requesting a new skate park facility. Of these, approximately 440 signatures Provide a brief summary of the project background were Cottesloe residents. Council had engaged a consultant to provide Feasibility report for the construction of a skate park. The report includes details on the suitability of preferred sites, appropriate size, construction costs, funding, and opportunities.
Purpose and objectives for undertaking community To obtain feedback on the aspirations for a Cottesloe Skate Park and proposed Grant engagement Marine Park facility location.
Public Participation Goal (IAP2’s Public Participation Spectrum)
Stakeholders Local Residents, List the community and stakeholders you intend to Wider community, consult with Park Maintenance Support, Different age groups of skaters, Parents and children Some suburbs within the Town of Cottesloe
Resourcing Agency/Department: Required for:
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External Consultants and Internal staff that need to 1. Town of Cottesloe Engineering Recommend project appropriateness, design be involved Department and delivery management
2. Town of Cottesloe Corporate Community engagement, advice and support Services Administrations support
3. Town of Cottesloe Executive Communications, media, Finance
4. Design Consultant Expert advice on skate park and youth space design development
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1. Please select the engagement ‘Tool’ you wish to use in this project.
Survey (please provide details below in table 3) Website Yes Social Media Yes Hardcopy Yes ( Available upon Request)
Formal Submission Yes Submission email [email protected] Post – PO Box 606, WA 6911
Media Release/Public Notice Yes: Western Suburbs Weekly Social Media
Public Meeting – Information Session Yes (please provide details below in table 7) No
Focus/Working Groups No - these are earmarked for future engagement for this project
Letterbox Drop Yes, Letterbox drops to be the proximity of the nominate site and facilities such as restaurant café.
Frequently Asked Question document to assist Yes (please provide details below in table 4) engagement participants?
Information Only Flyers/Brochures Yes, lets Lisa involved in preparing this, Need to get consultation for the design and do the graphic for the advertising.
Other – please specify
2. Please provide your Engagement ‘Introduction’ text in the space below.
The Town’s Strategic Community Plan (the Plan) has identified the improvements to public open spaces to be one of the priorities for the organisation. One of the challenges identified in the Plan under Priority Area 1 was the complexities of meeting the needs of young people in the Town; this is particularly evident when seeking to provide amenities specifically for the Town’s youth. In September 2017, a petition containing over 1000 signatures requesting a skate park facility provided the impetus for the Town to engage consultants Enlocus to develop a feasibility report for this project. The consultant identified Grant Marine Park from a list of possible locations as the preferred option that best meets the following criteria: 1. Physical site conditions 2. Technical access plus transport. 3.Natural and passive surveillance, security and safety 4. Proximity to Amenities 5. Maintenance of the park is easy. 6. Impact on existing facilities The Town seeks your feedback on the proposed skate park in Cottesloe and the preferred Grant Marine Park location to determine the appropriateness of such a facility within the suburb to further progress any design.
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Survey introduction text. The town strategic community plan contains an adopted way to proactively pursue solutions and improve the open space of Grant Marine parade park. In September the Town of Cottesloe received a petition containing over 1000 signatures requesting a new skate park facility. The Town has engaged consultants Enlocus to provide administration with a concept and feasibility report for this project. The consultant has mainly focused on the site section criteria as mentioned below: 1. Physical site conditions 2. Technical access plus transport. 3.Natural and passive surveillance, security and safety 4. Proximity to Amenities 5. Maintenance of the park is easy. 6. Impact on existing facilities The Town seeks your feedback on the proposed skate park location at Grant Marine Park and construction of a junior playground and all ages for the improvement of our open space with new facilities that residents and non- resident can enjoy.
Question Type M or O Add your Survey Questions below. Add your Response Options below (use a new line or bullet point for each)
Q1. M Tell us a bit about you. Name: Residential Post code: Email Address:
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Q2. M What age group are you in? o Under 10yrs o 10-14 o 15-19 o 20-29 o 30-39 o 40-49 o 50-59 o 60+ o I’d prefer not to say
Q3. M Do you think Cottesloe would benefit o Yes from having a Skate Park? o No
Participants who select No will be taken to question 14 and will complete the survey from that point.
Q4. O How often do you go to a Skate park? o More than once a week o Mostly Weekends o Only a few times a Month o Never o Other (please specify)
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Q5. O How do you get there? o Public Transport o Skate/Cycle o Private Car with Parent/Caregiver o Private Car/Motorbike/Scooter o Not applicable o Other (please specify)
Q6. O How often do you think you would go to o More than once a week a skate park if there was one in o Mostly Weekends Cottesloe? o Only a few times a Month o Never o Other (please specify)
Q7. O Thinking about where you skate now, can Comment Box you tell us your favourite skate park?
Q8. O Can you tell us why it’s a favourite? Comment Box Please let us know about any elements that you particularly enjoy about this space.
Q9. O Thinking about Grant Marine Park do you o Yes think this is good location for a skate o No park?
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Q10. O Thinking about your response to question 9, can you tell us why you believe so?
Q11. O What amenities do you think would be o Night lighting the most important to have at a skate o Picnic tables park? (Please select your top 3). o BBQs o Shelter o Natural shade o Seating o Toilets o Other ( tell us your ideas)
Q12. O What type of skating would you like to o Transition see in this space? o Park o Plaza o All of the above o Other ( tell us your ideas)
Q13. O Would you like to be part of a focus Email address group to help with the Skate Park design? There may be an opportunity to help us with the detailed design (aspects you would like incorporated). If you do, please leave your email address here so we can get in touch with you.
Q14. Thinking about Grant Marine Park as a o Playground ages ( 2-8) whole what other areas would you like to o Playground ages (9-12) see upgraded/enhanced? o Nature areas Please choose all that apply. o Open lawn area o Other ( please state your idea)
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Q15. O Thinking about your answer to question o Playground ages ( 2-8) 14, which area do you feel should be o Playground ages (9-12) prioritised to be completed first? o Nature areas Only one option can be selected o Open lawn area o Other ( please state your idea)
Q16 O Just before you go, is there anything else Comment Box you would like us to consider?
Q17 O Standard invitation to sign up to the Mayor’s Newsletter inserted here.
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4. Please provide your FAQ ‘Questions and Answers’ in the spaces below.
FAQ 1. When the construction will start for this project? Answer: The construction dates have not yet been determined. The project is only at the concept stage and is subject to community support, detailed design and funding approval.
FAQ 2. How much will the project cost? Answer: It is anticipated that the project will cost approximately $300,000 to $700,000 depending on the size
FAQ 3. What kind of equipment will be used for the park? Answer: Using feedback from broad community engagement, the Town is planning to conduct workshops with various groups including professional skaters to help determine the best fit out for Cottesloe? We will know more about the detail once this has occurred.
FAQ 4. How will it be funded? Answer: The Town will explore the possibility of external funding.
FAQ 5. How big will be the proposal skate park? Answer: Community feedback and funding will determine the overall size.
FAQ 6. Will the project have proximity to amenities? Answer: This will be considered as part of the design.
5. Please provide the name, type and file location of documents that will be used for this engagement activity in the spaces below. (Office use only)
Doc 1. File Location:
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6. Please provide the names and location of images for use on the website/social media/advertising etc. in the spaces below (Optional). (Office use only)
Image 1. File Location:
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7. Please provide the key dates for activities during the project – include advertising dates.
Date 1. To be determined pending Council Decision
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8. Engagement Plan Approval to Proceed
Project Officer/Manager Review Name (Print) Signature Date and Approval
CEO Review and Authorisation CEO Signature Date
Town of Cottesloe Community Engagement Plan 13 The Lessons Learnt From City Of Wanneroo
Mr Wayne Stuart, the Coordinator Community Facilities Planning from the City of Wanneroo provided his expertise and experience in regards to their skate park offering the following advice:
• Identify suitable locations within the City for these facilities and the number of facilities required to cater for the community. This includes the potential to move, upgrade or decommission existing infrastructure. • The development of a detailed site assessment process and criteria (perhaps a checklist) and framework for the development of these facilities. • Landscaping and supporting infrastructure. • Pedestrian Networks and accessibility. • Lighting Requirements. • Suggested a risk assessment for Skate Specific Requirements – noting that there is no Australian Standard for skate parks. • Establish a strategy that includes the development of a hierarchy of provision recognising the different levels of provision required by the City and/ or a facility continuum if it is deemed that it can enhance the level of flexibility. • Don’t forget that a skate park caters for different ages, styles of skateboarding, and level of ability – your beginners will get good and will need challenges as they advance their skill.
o The park will also cater for scooters (which are a massive part of the market), BMX, inline skaters and wheelchair boarders. • Earthworks and construction materials;
o Speak with your parks maintenance guys, at the end of the day, they will be maintaining them – What do they know? What are their experiences? What are their preferences? • Ensure a Construction strategy is in place to keep the kids out during construction; • Conduct an official opening; and • Activate the space.
The Lesson Learnt From City Of Fremantle
Ms Christine George, Community Development Officer – Youth, from the City of Fremantle provided her expertise and experience in regards to the development of the Fremantle skate park offering the following advice: • As our project is at its early stage she was very brief in regards to the lesson learnt. • Ms George spoke about the landscaping and the need to engage the community about the new development for the town. • Suggested seeking information from the actual skateboarding community regarding the lighting to meet skate specifications. • Organise meeting with experience skaters by using the City’s website and social media • Establish some health and safety measures. • Ensure the facility caters for all ages, the various skate styles and skateboarding levels/abilities. • Suggested the project team check-out this website: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/community/sport-and-recreation/esplanade- youth-plaza