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Legend - Cessnock City Council

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<strong>Cessnock</strong> Skate and BMX Facilities Needs Assessment 2020<br />

Greta Skate Park<br />

Checklist Outcome<br />

Site constraints Existing sport fields and uses dictate to some extent where the<br />

skate park can be expanded and how large the expansion<br />

could be.<br />

Basic risk analysis:<br />

Surface conditions Poor surface conditions<br />

Dirt and rocks on the surface due to erosion<br />

Safety infrastructure Chain wire and rural fencing surrounding the border of the park<br />

Site specific risks There is a 1.5 metre drop on the side of the north west quarter<br />

pipe and a 1.2 metre drop on the side of the south east wedge<br />

bank which is unsafe.<br />

Users have created a makeshift dirt jump on the back of the<br />

southern quarter pipe.<br />

Preliminary opportunities for future development and broad site recommendations:<br />

� If possible, maintain Skate Park in its current location.<br />

� Expand Skate Park with larger contemporary active elements for BMX and scooter riders<br />

and skateboarders.<br />

� Expand quarter pipe and wedge bank platforms<br />

� Develop a concrete pathway from Nelson Street to the skate park with active<br />

skate/scoot/BMX elements.<br />

� Install seating, a water tap/bubbler, vandal-proof rubbish bin, and shade structure.<br />

� Install safety rails around the quarter pipe and wedge bank platforms.<br />

Images<br />

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