7 Existing Facility Recommendations Beerwah District Skate and BMX Facility Roberts Road, Beerwah
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7 Existing facility recommendations Beerwah District Skate and BMX Facility Roberts Road, Beerwah Background town centre. There was some initial erosion Beerwah has been identified as a major around ramps, platforms and embankments activity area within the South East Queensland which was rectified in October 2010 and further Regional Plan, which will receive continued short term operational works need to ensure growth throughout the life of this Plan and the space between the skate and BMX facility has the second highest growth percentage of and car parking areas is delineated and safe. children and young people in the region. Additional longer term improvements to the facility could include the installation of seating Located within the Beerwah Sports Ground the and street elements and there also appears Beerwah Skate and BMX Facility (constructed to be no publicly accessible toilets available in 2009) for intermediate – advanced users for participants. Consideration towards the is in good condition, has a range of active provision of toilet access via either the adjacent elements and is well positioned adjacent to Beerwah Aquatics Centre or Beerwah Sports the Roberts Road street frontage, the local Ground is required. high school and in reasonable proximity to the Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Install fencing/barrier between car parking areas Short SCC $15,000- and skate and BMX facility. $20,000 Consider developing an agreement with the Beerwah Short SCC n/a Aquatics Centre or Beerwah Sports Ground to provide toilet access for skate facility users. Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 63 Bli Bli Local Skate and BMX Facility David Low Way, Bli Bli Background primarily caters for beginner to intermediate Bli Bli is located within the Bli Bli – Rosemount users and is in average condition with the and district locality. This locality will receive overall surface condition requiring short term continued growth – 2020 and has approximately works. Specifically there are cracks and gaps 27 per cent of the populus being children and under coping, skirting is required to alleviate young people. This will continue to place strong erosion around platforms and embankments demands on the local skate and BMX facility at and the mini bowl has poor drainage. There Bli Bli. The population base also has access to a is also an opportunity to integrate seating, district facility at Alexandra Headlands. raise shade sail heights above activity areas, incorporate more natural shade options and Located in Muller Park on David Low Way, the provide an additional bin and path linking the Bli Bli local skate and BMX facility is somewhat facility to the public toilet. isolated from the Bli Bli township and has limited public transport access. The facility Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Refer public toilets pathway linkage to Open Space Immediate SCC n/a Strategy and Active Transport Plan. Minor works required to improve surface condition, Short SCC $15,000- cracks and gaps, erosion points, poor drainage and $20,000 natural shade. Ensure that works include exposed aggregate apron around perimeter of skate facility. 64 Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 Kuluin Local Skate and BMX Facility Tallow Wood Drive, Kuluin Background has low level usage, is difficult to access, The Kuluin skate and BMX facility lies within and experiences a high level of anti-social the Buderim – Kuluin – Mons – Kunda Park behaviour. Shade sails were installed but have locality which has the highest number of young been removed due to continued vandalism. people in the region, however there appears Council needs to review opportunities to to be a lack of youth recreation facilities in the replace this facility in closer proximity to other area and this requires strategic consideration. community infrastructure. Consultation with the This locality falls within the district catchments local community is required to determine a way of the Alexander Headlands facility and a forward. proposed district facility at Palmview in the longer term. Note: Another private neighbourhood facility exists at the Goodlife Community and Recreation Centre within Located off Tallowwood Drive, the existing Buderim. This facility provides entry to members and facility at Kuluin caters for beginner to memberships are free. Unfortunately there are limited opening hours on weekends. Future partnerships with this intermediate users is poorly located and organisation should be pursued. designed, lacks visibility and surveillance, has received complaints from local residents, Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Review opportunity to relocate this skate and Short SCC $160,000- BMX facility closer to Fisherman’s Road and the $250,000 Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex. Consultation with the local community is required to determine a way forward. Begin discussions with the Goodlife Community and Short SCC n/a Recreation Centre and determine their role within the regional Skate and BMX Network. Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 65 Caloundra District Skate and BMX Facility Arthur Street, Caloundra Background Located adjacent to the Caloundra Lifestyle Aquatic Centre within the Caloundra Central Caloundra is located within the Caloundra – Park Sports Complex this well utilised beginner Kings Beach – Moffat Beach – Shelly Beach to intermediate facility is the only ‘flow’ style locality. This locality continues to receive and user pays for entry facility within the growth over the life of this Plan with a strong region. It is well positioned in close proximity population base of children and young people to schools and the Caloundra CBD. However within this and surrounding localities to support the condition of this facility is average and it the ongoing provision of a district skate and has minor cracks in the concrete surface, there BMX facility at Caloundra. are areas of degradation around platforms and embankments, the security fencing is vandalised and the facility lacks street elements. Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Review entry fee structure within the management Short SCC n/a agreement with Caloundra Lifestyle Aquatic Centre. Consider stand alone options. Upgrades required for this facility to fix cracks, Medium SCC $80,000- provide a concrete skirting around platforms, $100,000 include street elements, add additional seating for parents/spectators and help cater for a broader cross section of users. Consider co-locating Skate Australia office space at facility to assist with facility security, stimulate skate events and provide mentoring opportunties. Work with community to progress a way forward. 66 Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 Coolum District Skate and BMX Facility Coolum Esplanade, Coolum Background and could benefit from the inclusion of a small Coolum is located within the Coolum Beach – beginner’s area to help reduce overcrowding Mount Coolum – Yaroomba – Point Arkwright issues. locality. This locality has the fifth highest Annual competitions occur at the facility, number of children and young people within however there is limited infrastructure to the region and a total population base which is support events (bump in spectator seating). predicted to double over the life of this Plan. Additionally the space between the facility and The Coolum District Skate and BMX Facility adjacent car park requires delineation to reduce caters for beginner to intermediate users, is potential skateboard projections towards the in good condition and well positioned in terms car parking area and existing lighting may of proximity to central Coolum and active and require upgrading to improve coverage and public transport connections. The well utilised increase the after hours potential carrying facility comprises a continuous bowl, junior capacity, (although after hours uses need to half pipe, grind block, slide rail, vertical wall be considerate of neighbouring land uses e.g. drops, manual pod and pump feature, however caravan park). lacks street elements, seating for active users Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Minor upgrade to existing facility to introduce a Medium SCC $60,000- beginner’s area, add street elements, protect car $80,000 park and improve seating. Also consider after hours lighting improvements and requirements to make facility ‘event ready’ and safe for youth events. Work with community to progress a way forward. Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 67 Cooran Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility Bridges Street, Cooran Background users and has good passive surveillance and The Cooran – Federal locality is a reasonably informal management. However, the surface isolated north-western community which is is in average condition and outdated, with predicted to receive minimal growth through minor erosion around ramp platform and to 2020. embankments, cracks in concrete surface and slightly rough in sections. The Cooran Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility is co-located within the Cooran Sports Currently this facility is earmarked for minor Complex and in close proximity to a train works as part of some associated park upgrades station and bus stop. This facility is in average within the five year Capital Works Budget. condition, caters for beginner to intermediate Actions Priority Lead/support agent Est. cost Minor upgrades to rectify cracks, facility surface and Short SCC $40,000- erosion problems and create additional spot/dot $60,000 street elements and seating. Work with community to progress a way forward. 68 Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 Cooroy Local Skate and BMX Facility and BMX Dirt Park Apex Park – Maple Street, Cooroy Background The Cooroy BMX Dirt Park is a small purpose Cooroy is one of the focal townships within the built BMX dirt park within Apex Park in northern hinterland area and the Cooroy locality central Cooroy. During consultation a number will continue to receive small growth throughout of people who were on BMX bikes at the the life of this Plan. skate park said they don’t use the dirt track because of the poor design and inappropriate The Cooroy Local Skate and BMX Facility construction material.