The redevelopment of the Cann River Skatepark is now complete and open for public use.

As the only formal recreational and sporting facility within a 100km radius of the Cann River township, the redevelopment of the skate park was particularly important for the wellbeing of young people and will make Cann River more popular for overnight stays as well as encouraging a quick break.

It is obvious Grind Projects Pty Ltd have a passion for their trade which comes from many years' experiences from their background in skateboarding. Their work includes construction of high-quality concrete skateparks across Australia and the development and construction of our Bairnsdale and Mallacoota Skate Parks.

The Skatepark, along with the recently completed Cann River On Street Parking project complement each other and have brought the Mick Baum Park precinct to life with newly completed footpath connections, drainage improvements and landscaping. The improved facilities are already inviting more visitors to stay longer and spend as they pass through on the Princes and Monaro Highways, improving the Cann River economy.

We have also been informed the community have been very excited to see the redevelopment of the skatepark take place and provide locals and visitors to the area with excellent facilities.

We are proud to deliver this important project for the Cann River community and thank everyone involved in the project - those who supported the initial applications for funding through the Black Summer Bushfire recovery grants, to those involved in construction and project completion.

Councils' contractor Grind Projects Pty Ltd have returned to site earlier than expected and completed a large concrete pour last week.

Concrete works are expected to be completed by the end of the week.

Council anticipates the opening of the skate park in late February.

Recent poor weather has unfortunately delayed works at the Cann River Skatepark project site.

We were hoping for the project to be completed prior to Christmas; however, Grind Projects have advised they will be taking a short break for Christmas from Friday 15 December 2023 and will return on 8 January 2024 to complete the remainder of the works.

Constuction on the Cann River skate park is really coming together!

The Cann River Skatepark contractor, Grind Projects Pty Ltd, has hit the ground running and made some really good progress this week.

The new skatepark is on track to be completed by mid-December, just in time for the Christmas rush.

Works have progressed well on the new Skatepark upgrade for Cann River. Grind Projects have arrived on site and commenced the demolition of the old infrastructure, and the drainage work is currently underway.

The old park steel elements and concrete slab have been demolished and improved drainage infrastructure is currently being installed. Shaping of the new skateparks batters, in preparation for pouring of concrete ramps has also commenced.

Works on this project are on track for completion in early December 2023

Council's contractor, Grind Projects Pty Ltd is mobilising to site today to commence works for the Cann River Skate Park Redevelopment.

Initial works will include the demolition of the deteriorating existing skate park infrastructure. Grind Projects anticipates the installation of the new infrastructure will take approximately two months, and the new skate park to open in time for the busy Christmas / New Year holiday period.

Grind Projects have a passion for their trade which comes from many years' experiences from their background in skateboarding. Their work includes construction of high-quality concrete skateparks across Australia and the development and construction of the Bairnsdale Skate Park and recently the Mallacoota Skate Park.

CLICK HERE to watch the construction of the Bairnsdale Skatepark build.

The contract for the Cann River Skate Park Redevelopment was awarded to Grind Projects Pty Ltd in June 2023.

The contractor will mobilise to site to commence construction in October 2023. It is anticipated the work will be completed early December 2023, in time for the busy holiday period.

The Detailed Design is now complete, and the construction scope of work is publicly released for tender. Council procurement process will occur over the next few months. A successful contractor is expected to be selected around June. Construction is anticipated to be complete by November 2023.

The consultation report for this project has been received along with the draft concept design and is now available for public comment until Friday, 23 September. Both the concept design and consultation report are available in the documents menu to the right of the page. Feedback is most welcomed and can be provided through the feedback section at the bottom of this page or through feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au. Any feedback received will be considered during the remainder of the design process. Further updates will be provided as they become available.