Cann River - Skate Park Redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Cann River Skatepark was completed in February 2024.
The Cann River Skate Park redevelopment will see the aged and rusting facility replaced with a new and challenging skate park redesigned with input from local youth.
The current skate park at Cann River is the only formal recreational and sporting facility in the area of the Cann River township and as such, is particularly important for the wellbeing of young people.
The proposed outcome of the Cann River skate park redevelopment is:
- to replace the existing, outdated skate park with a new, attractive, challenging and safe skate park that complements and supports the wider use of Mick Baum Park
- to assist in the mental, social and physical wellbeing of the community, particularly to younger individuals, following the ongoing recovery of the Cann Valley community from bushfires and the additional impact of the COVID19 pandemic
- to ensure the skate park is more attractive to visitors which is an important part of the Cann River economy.
This project is funded by the Australian Government through the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program.
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The redevelopment of the Cann River Skatepark was completed in February 2024.
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Project Update - 19 February 2024
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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.
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Project Update - 19 January 2024
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Concrete works are expected to be completed by the end of the week.
Council anticipates the opening of the skate park in late February.
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Project Update - 12 December 2023
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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.
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Project Update - 15 November 2023
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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.
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Project Update - 09 November 2023
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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
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Project Update - 16 October 2023
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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.
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