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Sunshine CoastSkate and BMX Plan 2011-2020
DisclaimerThis report has been prepared by the Wellbeing Planning and Programs Unit, Sunshine Coast Council for the purposes of providing direction for addressing skate and BMX facilities and opportunities on the Sunshine Coast.
Information in this report is based on available data at the time of writing. This is a strategic document which deals with technical matters in a summary way only. Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting in reliance upon any material contained in this report.
© Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2011.
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AcknowledgementsThe Sunshine Coast Council project team would like to recognise the significant number of individuals and organisations for their contribution during the community engagement process and in the development of this Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 for the Sunshine Coast region. They include:
► Sunshine Coast Council Councillors and officers ► Project Reference Group members ► community organisations (neighbourhood
community centres, surf clubs) ► active facility users ► community members ► Department of Communities, Sport and Recreation
Services ► local businesses ► BMX sporting clubs ► Skateboarding Australia ► Stella Maris Catholic College ► Coolum State High School ► Maroochydore State High School ► Caloundra State High School ► Project Working Group members ► Plan C project consultants ► Convic Design
We would also like to give a special thanks to all skate and BMX park users or user groups who were consulted during the audit or through the ‘Meet us in the Park’ events for their valuable feedback, who are not mentioned above.
Contents
Foreword ..................................................................................................... 5Message from the Mayor and Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor ....................................................................................... 5
Executive summary .................................................................................... 6
1 Plan framework ................................................................................. 81.1 Purpose ............................................................................................... 91.2 About this document ........................................................................... 91.3 Background ......................................................................................... 91.4 Need .................................................................................................... 91.5 Scope .................................................................................................. 91.6 Methodology ...................................................................................... 101.7 Plan alignment .................................................................................. 10
2 Strategic context ............................................................................. 122.1 The Sunshine Coast in context ......................................................... 132.2 Governance ....................................................................................... 142.3 Skate and BMX facility user profiles .................................................. 142.4 Participation rates ............................................................................. 152.5 Skate and BMX facility trends ........................................................... 162.6 Differing needs of skaters and BMX riders ........................................ 162.7 BMX dirt parks ................................................................................... 162.8 Skate and BMX economic development potential ............................. 172.9 Consultation findings summary ......................................................... 182.10 Methods to assist the delivery and maintenance of the Skate and
BMX Network .................................................................................... 192.11 Fencing ............................................................................................. 202.12 Development processes .................................................................... 20
3 Skate and BMX facility audit ......................................................... 223.1 Existing skate and BMX facilities ...................................................... 233.2 Audit findings summary ..................................................................... 233.3 Considerations for policy and strategy planning ............................... 243.4 Skate and BMX facility type hierarchy ............................................... 253.5 Existing skate and BMX facility network audit ................................... 263.6 Benchmarking ................................................................................... 28
4 Desired Standards of Service policy ............................................. 324.1 Catchment and provision standards .................................................. 334.2 Site selection criteria for skate and BMX facilities ............................. 334.3 Site selection considerations ............................................................. 364.4 Development and management principles ........................................ 384.5 Maintenance and management famework ........................................ 404.6 Embellishments for skate and BMX facilities .................................... 42
5 Supply and demand assessment .................................................. 44
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6 Vision, strategy and recommendations ........................................ 526.1 Vision................................................................................................. 536.2 Guiding principles .............................................................................. 536.3 Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020
strategic framework ........................................................................... 546.4 Strategies and actions ....................................................................... 556.5 Abbreviations .................................................................................... 55
7 Existing facility recommendations ................................................ 62Beerwah District Skate and BMX Facility ................................................... 63Bli Bli Local Skate and BMX Facility ........................................................... 64Kuluin Local Skate and BMX Facility .......................................................... 65Caloundra District Skate and BMX Facility ................................................. 66Coolum District Skate and BMX Facility ..................................................... 67Cooran Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility ........................................ 68Cooroy Local Skate and BMX Facility and BMX Dirt Park ......................... 69Currimundi Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility .................................. 70Dicky Beach District Skate and BMX Facility ............................................. 71Eumundi Local Skate and BMX Facility...................................................... 72Eudlo Local Skate and BMX Facility........................................................... 73Boreen Point Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility ............................... 74Landsborough Local Skate and BMX Facility ............................................. 75Little Mountain Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility ............................ 76Maleny Local Skate and BMX Facility ........................................................ 77Mapleton Local Skate and BMX Facility ..................................................... 78Pacific Paradise Local Skate and BMX Facility .......................................... 79Mudjimba Local Skate and BMX Facility .................................................... 80Alexandra Headlands District Skate and BMX Facility ............................... 81Mooloolah Valley Local Skate and BMX Facility ......................................... 82Mooloolah Valley BMX Race Facility .......................................................... 83Nambour District Skate and BMX Facility................................................... 84Palmwoods Local Skate and BMX Facility ................................................. 85Peregian Beach Local Skate and BMX Facility ...................................... 86Persimmon Park Skate Ditch ............................................................... 86Pomona Local Skate and BMX Facility ...................................................... 87Kenilworth Local Skate and BMX Facility ................................................... 88Sippy Downs Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facilities ............................ 89Sunshine Beach District Skate and BMX Facility ....................................... 90Tewantin Neighbourhood Skate and BMX Facility...................................... 91Kawana District Skate and BMX Facility .................................................... 92Yandina Local Skate and BMX Facility ....................................................... 93Yandina District BMX Race Facility ............................................................ 94Sundial BMX Park ...................................................................................... 95
8 Planning, embellishment and implementation ............................. 96
Glossary .................................................................................................. 102
Appendix 1: Site selection criterion checklist ..................................... 105
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diverse and vibrant network of skate and BMX facilities into the future. The Sunshine Coast Council has an important role in facilitating improved opportunities and outcomes for publicly accessible community infrastructure and is committed to working with the community and key agencies to achieve this.
Council has undertaken an extensive community engagement process to understand the needs of the community. This information has been directly reflected in the recommendations of this Plan, which provide clear guidance on how council can work in partnership with key agencies and the community to ensure the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Network continues to meet the needs of our diverse and growing communities.
We commend the Sunshine Coast community for the valued input into the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 and look forward to working together to achieve the community’s aspirations and council's vision ‘to be Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green and diverse.’
The Sunshine Coast is renowned as a lifestyle region – a place where our residents and visitors can make the most of our warm climate and beautiful natural assets to get outdoors and get active. As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the Sunshine Coast will face many opportunities and challenges in meeting the needs of current and future population growth to ensure we build healthy and vibrant communities.
Sport and active recreation infrastructure play a vital role in providing opportunities to support healthy lifestyles and increase the wellbeing of our communities. Skate and BMX facilities are particularly important as places for our children and young people to get outdoors, increase their physical activity, enhance their coordination and interact with their peers in a positive way.
This Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 provides a framework to respond to growth and change throughout the region and ensure our communities continue to access a
ForewordMessage from the Mayor and Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor
Cr Jenny McKay Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor
Cr Bob Abbot Mayor
Executive summary
The vision of the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 is ‘to offer a diverse range of quality skate and BMX facilities and broader infrastructure across the region which positively contributes towards the Sunshine Coast’s character, identity and vibrancy and helps attain physically active and healthy communities.’
Four outcome areas have been identified which support this vision:
► planning a diverse and accessible Skate and BMX Network
► sustainably utilising skate and BMX facilities ► keeping the community well informed and involved
► collaborating and developing partnerships.
These outcome areas have been identified from community engagement and stakeholder consultation, and outline how council and key agencies will work together over the next ten years in the implementation of this Plan.
Key features of this Plan include: ► a Desired Standards of Service guide ► an implementation plan ► annual management and maintenance estimates
► the identification of partnership opportunities ► information to inform council’s planning processes and charging schedules.
The Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 has been prepared collaboratively with the community and contributes towards the achievement of council's vision ‘to be Australia's most sustainable region – vibrant, green, diverse’ by providing opportunities for healthy, active and vibrant Sunshine Coast communities.
Skate and BMX facilities play a significant role in the region’s community infrastructure and building the social capital of our existing 70,000 children and young people. It is important that Sunshine Coast Council understands this role and develops a framework which responds to population growth demands, the changing needs of skate and BMX facility users and community planning processes.
The Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 has been developed to guide the planning, development and management of the Skate and BMX Network across the Sunshine Coast region for the next 10 years.
The Skate and BMX Network is defined as publicly accessible skate and BMX facilities, which includes 32 concrete skate and BMX facilities and four BMX Dirt Parks within council’s recreation parks and sports grounds.
These facilities currently accommodate the needs of a range of users including skateboarders, BMX and mountain bike riders, roller bladers, scooter riders, rip-stick riders and in-line skaters. In the future it is proposed that more contemporary venues consider the inclusion of other community functions to cater for a broader audience.
This network currently performs well in terms of quantity, however a number of failings have been identified in the development of this Plan. These include:
► the majority of the region’s facilities are small-scale with duplicated styles, elements and experiences which only service localised catchment areas
► user conflicts due to poor facility design and placement
► poor linkages to transport and other community infrastructure.
In response, the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 outlines council’s approach to working with key stakeholders/partners to address these issues and maximise the opportunities of the network to ensure it meets the changing needs of the growing population on the Sunshine Coast.
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1 Plan framework
1.1 PurposeThe Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 articulates council’s commitment and intent with regard to the provision, embellishment and management of the region’s skate and BMX facilities for existing and future generations.
It also provides a strong policy framework to be used as a guide in relation to planning, allocation of resources and the development and management of our Skate and BMX Network across the region.
The purpose of the Plan is to: ► inform council’s planning and operational activities and council’s higher-order strategic documents
► guide council and community decision-making for the next 10 years
► engage the community and educate stakeholders to respond to the growing demand for skate and BMX facilities
► drive a range of actions to deliver upon the vision for the next 10 years.
1.2 About this documentThis document has been informed by two supporting resources which outlined the findings of preliminary research and consultation. A brief overview of the structure of these documents is outlined in Table 1: Structure of supporting documents.
1.3 BackgroundPrior to the formation of the Sunshine Coast Council in 2008, the three previous councils in the local government areas of Caloundra, Maroochy and Noosa demonstrated a commitment to skate and BMX facilities through a variety of practices and planning methods. These practices and various forms of planning have provided important references and were essential in preparing a new, integrated regional strategy for future planning that meets the needs of diverse communities.
A detailed review of council’s current strategy frameworks, strategic documents and policies has been conducted to ensure the Plan aligns with and supports Sunshine Coast Council frameworks and priorities. Previously recommended facility sites identified have been brought forward and reconsidered as part of this investigation process. A comprehensive review of all previous documents and guiding strategies is contained in Volume 2: Plan support.
1.4 NeedThe need to prepare the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 has also emerged from:
► a significant number of requests for improvement and development of facilities
► the need to prioritise capital projects to improve and provide for skate and BMX demands
► the need to define the role of council in the provision of skate and BMX facilities
► council’s priority to ‘encourage healthy and balanced lifestyles and promote physical activity and recreation’ (Sunshine Coast Council Corporate Plan 2009-2014).
1.5 ScopeThis Plan focuses on the Sunshine Coast Council local government area and conducted an analysis of public skate and BMX facilities across the region including both concrete skate and BMX facilities and BMX dirt parks through council’s 44 Localities of Interest.
The Plan also acknowledges the existence of one privately owned skate and BMX facility at Buderim and reviews opportunities for future partnership arrangements which can further contribute to the region's network.
Table 1: Structure of supporting documents
Volume 2
Plan support
► Literature review ► Legislation review ► Demographic analysis ► Participation and activity trends ► Resource management and opportunity provision
► Consultation outcomes ► Risk inspection checklist
Volume 3
Supporting resources
► Summary of Locality of Interest findings ► Locality of Interest audit ► Facility audit
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The Corporate Plan identifies a number of key themes, which are important for consideration as part of this Plan, including:
► Social Cohesion ► Health and Wellbeing ► Accessibility and Connectedness.
A number of corporate strategies stem from the Corporate Plan. Of particular importance to the success of this Plan is the Sunshine Coast Open Space Strategy 2011 and subsequent Recreation Park Plan (currently under development) which articulate council’s commitment, role and intent in the provision of open space for existing and future generations. Skate and BMX facilities rely on the provision and embellishment of open spaces through recreation parks and sports grounds across the region. Therefore recommendations within this Plan closely align with council’s Open Space Strategy framework to ensure clear and well articulated guidance for the future provision and embellishment of skate and BMX facilities across the region.
As a result, this Plan informs and supports the Open Space Strategy and provides specific policy direction for the planning, development and management of skate and BMX facilities throughout the region.
While specific actions are recommended in relation to some key issues, the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 is primarily concerned with strategy and policy direction and is intended to provide operational guidance, not details. However, it does outline guiding principles and proposes a number of actions which involve planning, management and design of skate and BMX facilities.
Outcomes of these strategies will contribute towards the achievement of council’s vision and future Community Plan aspirations. Figure 1: Council's policy framework outlines how the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 align to council's policy framework.
1.6 MethodologyTable 2: Methodology approach outlines the three-stage approach undertaken in preparation of the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020.
Table 2: Methodology approach
Stage 1
Background research, audit and community engagement
► Inspection of facilities ► Community consultation – Round 1 ► Identification of trends and issues ► Identification of maintenance requirements ► Formulation of a regional hierarchy and establishment of Desired Standards of Service
Stage 2
Analysis and Plan development
► Analysis of data and research literature review ► Identification of trends and issues ► Drafting of Plan ► Undertake peer review ► Community consultation – Round 2 ► Internal staff workshop
Stage 3
Final Plan
► Finalisation of Plan ► Adoption by council ► Implementation and further community engagement
1.7 Plan alignmentThe Sunshine Coast Council Corporate Plan 2009-2014 outlines the priorities and strategies council will pursue over time to achieve its corporate goals. Council’s commitments are articulated in this document which states that ‘an active and healthy community is resilient and enhances the quality of people’s life’.
Council plays a role in community wellbeing through implementing safety initiatives, preventative health and education programs, provision of community sport and recreational opportunities and facilitating community interaction. Council's also responsible for ensuring the region’s preparedness to deal with natural disasters.
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Figure 1: Council's policy framework
Innovation and creativity Managing growth
Sustainable Transport
Social Planning
FrameworkAffordable
Living Cultural Open Space
Great governance
Robust economy
Productivity
Health and wellbeing
People
Social cohesion
People
Accessibility and
connectedness
People
Ecological sustainability
Planet
Community Plan
Social Infrastructure
Sport and Active
RecreationRecreation
TrailRecreation
Park
Skate and BMX
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2 Strategic context
The central coastal area of the region is also the largest contributor to the Sunshine Coast economy and home to the Principal Activity Centre (PAC) of Maroochydore. The major urban areas of Caloundra, Golden Beach, Kings Beach, Maroochydore, Alexandra Headlands, Mooloolaba, Coolum, Tewantin and Noosa Heads accommodate a relatively broad mix of low, medium and high density residential developments, in addition to a range of commercial and community services. These areas are also the major focus of visitor accommodation and services in the region.
In addition, a number of the hinterland towns, such as Beerwah, Maleny, Nambour, Yandina, Eumundi and Cooroy also support thriving rural communities and play an important role in defining the character and identity of the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast has a greater percentage of residents aged over 65 years and a lower percentage of residents aged 15 to 24 years compared to SEQ. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 years on the Sunshine Coast is comparable to SEQ.
2.1 The Sunshine Coast in contextThe Sunshine Coast is a rapidly growing region located approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane (see Map 1: Sunshine Coast in context). The Sunshine Coast itself is a sub-region of the South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Planning area. The SEQ region is recognised by Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning as one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, which extends north from the Gold Coast to Noosa, and west to Toowoomba.
Table 3: Sunshine Coast quick facts12
Population (2008)1 310,000 people
Population aged 5-24 years
25.4%
Forecast population (2031)
500,000 people (approx.)
Average growth (1986-2006)
9-10,000 people per year
Total dwellings (2006) 122,811
Dwellings – detached 76%
Overnight visitors2 3 million per year
(Extract from the Sunshine Coast Council Housing Needs Assessment, 2009.)
The population of the Sunshine Coast makes up about 10 per cent of the population of South East Queensland. The region has and will continue to experience levels of population growth that exceeds state and national averages. This population base is mostly concentrated along the coast, all the way from Golden Beach in the south to Noosa Heads in the north. Urban development to date has been largely concentrated within 10 kilometres of the coastline.
However, this relative share of population is likely to change over time until 2031, as some of these suburbs approach their capacity, and ‘newer’ suburbs such as Sippy Downs, Palmview and Caloundra South are developed, increasing allowable densities and hence population numbers.
1 Population figures drawn from Department of Infrastructure and Planning – Planning Information and Forecasting Unit (PIFU) – Population and housing fact sheet (August 2008)
2 Tourism figures drawn from Tourism Research Australia – Tourism Profiles for Local Government Areas in Regional Australia (March 2008)
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Map 1: Sunshine Coast in context
2.2 GovernanceAt a time when significant growth is occurring on the Sunshine Coast, there are many competing activities and priorities in our region. To maintain a competitive edge, it is important to attract appropriate activities whilst maintaining the quality of life that makes the Sunshine Coast so unique. In order to achieve this, the Sunshine Coast Council needs to embrace a sustainable approach to providing opportunities and an environment which positively contributes to improvement in the health and wellbeing of our community.
In response, council recognises the need for a quadruple bottom line approach to planning and governance through its vision ‘to be Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green, and diverse’ and this Plan forms part of that governance framework which assists towards the attainment of council’s vision.
2.3 Skate and BMX facility user profiles
The predominant age range of users of concrete skate and BMX facilities and infrastructure usually tends to peak between the ages of 5 to 16 years and slowly decline between the ages of 16 to 24 years. However, consultation and background research, conducted as part of this Plan, also indicated a broad range of users which extends up to 50 years of age, resulting in an intergenerational use of skate and BMX facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
The predominant age range of BMX (bicycle motocross) off-road bicycle racing was identified as being between 6 to 12 years. However, consultation and research also indicated that this Olympic sport appears to be growing in popularity with riders ranging in age from 3 to 60 years of age, resulting in intergenerational use of BMX dirt racing facilities.
As a result, localised demographic population information for the age cohort of 5 to 24 years was predominately utilised (where available) to benchmark provision standards for skate and BMX facilities across the region (see Table 4: Population profile findings).
It is also important that the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 recognises that contemporary facilities must be designed to accommodate and integrate a number of styles and other community requirements.
Table 4: Population profile findings
Population profile findings
Age Sunshine Coast South East Queensland
5-14 38,014 people 13.8% 350,670 people 13.6%
15-24 31,951 people 11.6% 367,394 people 14.2%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006 See Volume 2: Plan support and Volume 3: Support resources for a more detailed demographic analysis.
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In relation to young people aged 15 to 24 years, 6.7 per cent participated in cycling and 1.3 per cent participated in roller sports (which include inline hockey, rollerblading, skateboarding and all other roller sports).
In Queensland, children aged 5 to 14 years have the third highest rate of participation in skateboarding/rollerblading compared to other states and territories. Whereas, bike riding in Queensland has the fifth highest participation rate compared to other states and territories.
Research5 also reveals that approximately 48 per cent of children aged 5 to 14 years who participate in skateboarding/rollerblading and bike riding did so for two hours or less and males in Australia have a higher participation rate in skateboarding/rollerblading and bike riding compared to females.
5 Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006, Children's Participation in Cultural and Leisure Activities, Australia.Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, 2009, Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey 2008 Annual Report. The Superstudy of Sports Participation, Volume II, Recreational Sports (2004). American Sports Data, Inc. Hartsdale, N.Y. Womensport Queensland Fact Sheet, Female Participation in Sport.
2.4 Participation ratesIn 2006, involvement in skateboarding, rollerblading, scooter riding and bike riding3 in Australia by children aged 5 to 14 years over a two week period was 24 per cent and 68 per cent respectively and in 2009 this altered to 49.3 per cent and 60.4 per cent respectively. Children aged 8, 9 and 10 years have the highest participation rates in skateboarding/rollerblading at 28.5 per cent, 30.8 per cent, 28.4 per cent respectively. Children aged 5, 6 and 7 years have the highest participation rates in bike riding at 75.1 per cent, 75.0 per cent and 76.3 per cent respectively.
In 2008, cycling4 (which includes the riding of BMX bicycles at skate facilities) rated fourth in the top ten physical activities in Australia, with a total participation rate of 10.2 per cent.
3 Refers to informal physical activity and includes BMX and mountain bike
4 Is defined as BMX and mountain bike riding
Implications to the PlanParticipation
► Ensure development of an adequate number of skate and BMX facilities given the high participation in these activities compared to other forms of recreation.
► Ensure skate facilities include beginner areas to meet the needs of the highest percentage of skate and BMX participants aged 5 to 16 years.
► Ensure equity issues are addressed in terms of provision for children and young people. ► Ensure safety issues are addressed when designing and locating facilities. ► Development of national standard skate and BMX facilities may assist in attracting and retaining children, young people and young families within the Sunshine Coast region.
► Maximise facility utilisation by providing pathway connections and public transport options to all facilities.
► Improvements in physical activity will help to reduce chronic diseases and the burden on the health system.
► Ensure consultation with user groups to design facilities and encourage diverse usage. ► Consider co-location with compatible activities.
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alternative active recreation activity populating skate and BMX facilities.9 On the Sunshine Coast, as a result of the small number of existing skate and BMX facilities and the popularity of skateboarding, BMX and scooter riding, overcrowding, congestion and collision issues at popular facilities are occurring which in turn creates significant user-conflicts that could be avoided through more considerate design solutions.
2.6 Differing needs of skaters and BMX riders
Skaters and BMX riders, while both utilising the same facility, have their own specific requirements. In North America and some areas in Australia (i.e. Beenleigh) separate purpose-built facilities for each discipline are being developed instead of incorporating skate and BMX elements in the one facility. This approach should be considered within the conceptual process of designing future facilities.
2.7 BMX dirt parksSpecific BMX dirt parks offer BMX riders an opportunity to hone their skills. The introduction of these sport-specific parks can help to reduce the intensity of use on other skate and BMX facilities as well as reducing some conflicts associated with overcrowding at concrete skate and BMX facilities.
However, BMX dirt parks require a higher level of maintenance and care and greater risk management controls than concrete skate and BMX facilities due to the inherent nature of dirt jumps eroding and dirt infrastructure suffering the effects of the SEQ climate. Larger BMX dirt parks are usually provided when demands are well understood and a BMX club can be given the responsibility to maintain such facilities. The provision of smaller dirt parks needs careful assessment, as the resource requirements to effectively maintain and manage the risks associated with these are onerous.
9 From observations with skate and BMX facility users and industry stakeholder consultation
2.5 Skate and BMX facility trendsGlobally, skate and BMX facilities are becoming more diverse in terms of style and types of facilities, given the increasing popularity for and evolution of these activities (see Glossary).
Best practice research reveals a trend in the development of larger, diverse, more challenging and integrated skate and BMX facilities.6 The development of skate dots and spots (smaller scale, single or minimal element facilities integrated within an urban or park setting) is emerging as a speedy and efficient means of delivering facilities within easy access to a large number of active users.
Currently, there is an international trend toward street/skate plaza style skating with an approximate 78 per cent of skaters (mostly young skaters) identifying as street skaters.7 However, there are limited opportunities for legalised street skating on the Sunshine Coast due to the deficiency in street elements within current facilities. Best practice in the United States currently recommend a balance of 60 per cent street to 40 per cent transition elements for skate facilities.
Integrated, multi-use youth and skate and BMX facilities are emerging around Australia (i.e. Redland Youth Plaza and Geelong Youth Activities Area). Better designed facilities that consider the needs of a broader range of young people (e.g. seating, shade, art elements and events infrastructure) can increase the attractiveness of facilities to a greater range of young people and the broader community.
The activation of skate and BMX facilities as event spaces is also a growing trend that makes these facilities more accessible to a wider range of the community.
Freestyle BMX (the name given to people who perform tricks and stunts on a BMX consisting of five disciplines: ‘street’, ‘park’, ‘vert’, ‘trails’ or ‘dirt jumping’, and ‘flatland’) is a growing activity8 and scooter riding is now a popular
6 Identified from national and international research and outcomes from consultation across various skate and BMX projects in SEQ and Australia
7 Board Trac survey, 20068 Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, 2009,
Participation In Exercise, Recreation And Sport Survey 2008 Annual Report, and Sport England, 2008, Active People Survey 2007/08
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existing or planned supporting infrastructure and services, such as public transport, retail outlets, restaurants/cafés, accommodation and complementary community and cultural infrastructure.
There may be a need to investigate potential private partnerships in these central locations as the land availability is usually at a premium. Partnerships within shopping centres or large building developments could also be considered rather than utilising the traditional open space land.
Private providers in other areas (e.g. Ramp Attack in Geebung, Brisbane) have started catering to growing SEQ skate and BMX tourism demands by providing major indoor skate and BMX facilities within industrial precincts. This trend provides an example of how private providers may be able to complement council’s Skate and BMX Network in the future.
2.8 Skate and BMX economic development potential
Consultation undertaken as part of this Plan revealed that dedicated skaters and BMX riders are highly mobile and are willing to travel long distances to high quality facilities which offer a unique experience. Such facilities attract users regionally, nationally and internationally. ‘Skate Tourism’ is increasing in the SEQ region and there is an excellent opportunity for Sunshine Coast Council to capitalise on the economic development potential, cost recovery and social benefits these facilities offer. This also indicates that in developed areas (with high 17 to 24 year user participation and advanced public transport systems servicing outlying areas) large facilities may be able to be located outside of urban areas. However, given the Sunshine Coast’s user-profile and largely dispersed urban population, a central area would be more desirable due to potential for complementary business development and the availability of
Implications to the PlanTrends, needs and tourism
► There is a lack of diversity in facility styles, particularly street style/skate plaza facilities. ► There is a need to build/upgrade existing facilities into larger scale facilities to cater to the needs of a range of active and passive user groups and other youth functions.
► Skate dots and spots can help to complete the network of opportunities and provide for moderate needs in isolated areas some distance from another facility.
► Opportunity to integrate skate and BMX facilities easily within other recreation and community infrastructure environments.
► Concentrate on larger BMX dirt parks which can be managed by a BMX club. Consider MOUs with community groups to manage smaller parks or consider removal from the network.
► Capitalise on economic development potential, cost recovery and social benefits by developing facilities that appeal to skate and BMX tourism (i.e. larger facilities).
► A need to investigate optimum locations for large scale and iconic facilities. ► Develop Desired Standards of Service which help detail the rationale for future provision and embellishment levels for skate and BMX facilities across the region.
► Develop informative signage including code of conduct and risk management instructions for skate and BMX facility users across the region.
► Consider mechanisms within the planning scheme to support the compatibility of indoor skate and BMX facilities within industrial land use and other suitable precincts and pursue partnership opportunities with private providers.
► Recognise that private providers may have a role in the future Skate and BMX Network through the provision of indoor facilities in central locations within shopping centres or large building developments.
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► conflict between skaters and BMX riders, including serious collisions, is a key safety issue
► pathway access to some facilities is lacking ► poor proximity of facilities to public transport makes access difficult
► key management issues include the adverse affects of graffiti and high pressure cleaning on facility surfaces, user participation in design and maintenance, and encouraging better relationships with surrounding businesses.
Additionally, in recent years, council has received a number of requests for improvements to existing facilities or development of new facilities. However, due to the informal nature of the activity it is difficult to obtain relevant statistical data on the rates of participation within the community to support these requests.
A comprehensive overview of consultation findings can be found in Volume 2: Plan support.
2.9 Consultation findings summaryA consultation process was undertaken to ensure that the ideas, aspirations and concerns of users and wider community members were considered in the development of this Plan. Consultation findings were developed using a wide range of engagement tools including skate and BMX reference group meetings, Councillor telephone interviews, council officer workshops, online forum, school workshops, ‘Meet us in the Park’ events, a community sector workshop, telephone interviews, key stakeholder and roving interviews, online surveys and a community forum. The results of the consultation and stakeholder engagement processes and an assessment of the condition of the current facilities have identified that:
► the majority of sites are ageing rapidly and some no longer meet the needs of users
► the existing BMX dirt jumps are in poor condition and are costly to maintain
► some facilities have been developed in inappropriate locations (poor visibility, difficult to access, too close to other land uses)
Implications to the PlanConsultation
► Many facilities require upgrades/embellishments and complementary amenities. ► Facilities should incorporate a variety of elements/design styles to ensure they offer a range of diverse opportunities and can reduce user conflicts and impacts.
► Small freestyle BMX parks are difficult and costly to maintain to safe standards and are not meeting user needs.
► There appears to be strong support for new major skate and BMX facilities which are located in close proximity to public transport and/or in accessible locations.
► Inappropriately located facilities may require relocation in the longer term.
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2.10 Methods to assist the delivery and maintenance of the Skate and BMX Network
Council currently pays both capital and ongoing maintenance costs for the majority of skate and BMX facilities on the Sunshine Coast. As a result, it is important that council maximise the support and resources available to help create, embellish, maintain and manage this essential community infrastructure.
The Statutory Guideline (SPA) 01/09 Priority Infrastructure Plans and Infrastructure Charges Schedule details the elements which may be included in the calculation of the ‘chargeable’ component of any infrastructure plan. In respect to skate parks, capital works to support growth are eligible to be included in infrastructure charges calculations and this Plan will inform this process.
Research and consultation revealed a variety of methods (see Table 5: Assistance mechanisms) which can assist in the delivery and management of the Skate and BMX Network and these methods should be exploited in an endeavour to help ensure the best possible outcome for the community.
Table 5: Assistance mechanisms
Partner Mechanism
Development contributions
Monetary contributions triggered through the development process
Infrastructure agreements
Community infrastructure contributed through a development agreement, usually for major development areas
Government grants
Various state and federal community grants are available which usually contribute towards the cost of capital works.
Community organisations
These groups (such as BMX clubs) can maintain facilities such as BMX dirt parks.
Private providers
Commercial skate and BMX providers can establish and run (usually) large indoor facilities.
Implications to the PlanMethods to assist delivery and maintenance of the Skate and BMX Network
► The delivery of future skate and BMX infrastructure has the potential to be included within infrastructure agreements within major development areas.
► New skate facilities catering for growth may be eligible to be included in infrastructure charges.
► State and federal funding can complement available funding and enhance the network. ► Community partnerships with community organisations can help towards maintaining the quality of the network, particularly BMX dirt parks.
► Private providers can provide ‘pay for use’ usually high-quality facilities and this can complement council’s own Skate and BMX Network.
► Opportunities for private providers to contribute towards the network should be considered.
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2.12 Development processesThe development of new or redevelopment of existing skate and BMX facilities can occur in several ways:
► Greenfield development for a new facility on currently undeveloped land in dedicated parkland areas created through both a structure and master planning process for new urban areas
► new Brownfield development where facilities are integrated within existing urban areas usually on existing parkland or council owned land
► upgraded facilities where smaller scale facilities are upgraded to a higher categorisation
► skate dots and spots are integrated to existing public spaces and streetscapes as part of public art, place making, as improvement schemes or small-scale development.
This Plan’s recommendations have considered the opportunties and constraints of various development models in Volume 2: Plan support and Volume 3: Support resources and outlines where facilities have the potential to be upgraded or developed with least impact to existing or new communities.
2.11 FencingThe fencing or delineation of skate and BMX facilities is a somewhat topical issue. Current observations, user feedback and consultation with internal staff indicates that there may be value in the fencing of some facilities, particularly sites which:
► experience regular anti-social behaviour ► require delineated space ► are identified as requiring fencing following a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) analysis and audit
► require higher levels of asset protection ► are part of a facility management arrangement
► are a public risk.
Technical specifications must ensure fencing can withstand vandalism and the site specific elements.
Implications to the PlanFencing and development process
► Fencing may be required at some facilities. Any fencing installed must be able to withstand vandalism and any site specific elements.
► While key localities in established areas have been identified, the availability of appropriate land is a challenging factor to future development.
► It is usually easier to redevelop existing facilities as opposed to finding new sites. ► Sites that have the benefit of forward planning, therefore the Plan should make recommendations to match predicted demand.
► Skate dots and spots can complement the neighbourhood/local facility network across the Sunshine Coast region.
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► Majority of facilities are beginner to intermediate. Most do not cater for advanced users.
► Lack of challenge level/variety likely to create conflict between users.
► Larger facilities do not cater well for beginners.
Use and facility users ► Increased popularity for scooters (particularly younger riders) and increasing demand for children’s areas to be integrated within skate and BMX facilities.
► Mid-week – more scooters and youngsters under 14 years of age.
► Weekends – more skaters and BMX riders with less scooters, mostly 14 years and older.
► Inter-generational use (generally fathers with sons/daughters).
► More mobile skaters from outside Sunshine Coast present.
► Approximately equal numbers skaters and BMX riders using concrete facilities with some user conflicts observed.
► Conflicts due to poor facility design and placement.
► Poor transport linkages to facilities.
Management and maintenance ► The large number of small scale facilities is onerous and expensive to maintain. Figures from the former Maroochy Shire estimate annual maintenance costs of cleaning, graffiti removal, inspections and minor maintenance is approximately $9500 per facility. The greatest proportion of this cost is cleaning (see Volume 2: Plan support).
► Shade sails cost up to $7000 to repair each time they are damaged. Users indicated a preference for additional elements in lieu of shade structures.
► 60 per cent of skate and BMX facilities have some level of erosion around platforms and embankments.
► 42 per cent have some level of rough, pitted and cracked surfaces and uneven joins, generally on the older facilities.
► 14 per cent have been identified to experience some level of drainage/water issues.
► 14 per cent have damaged coping to varying degrees.
3.1 Existing skate and BMX facilitiesIn total, there are currently 36 facilities across the Sunshine Coast comprising 32 concrete skate and BMX facilities and four BMX dirt parks. Map 2: Existing Skate and BMX Facilities provides the indicative location and type of each facility.
3.2 Audit findings summaryA comprehensive audit of the existing skate and BMX facility supply across the region was undertaken, with the full findings provided in Volume 3: Supporting resources. The following section provides a summary of the key findings.Table 7: Skate and BMX facility type hierarchy defines local and district facilities.
Scale ► The majority of existing facilities in the region are small-scale, local level facilities only servicing neighbourhood catchment areas.
► The largest facilities in the region service a few surrounding and immediate local areas.
► Current facilities provide opportunities to be expanded or upgraded over time.
Distribution and provision of existing facilities ► There is a good distribution of local skate and BMX facilities across the region, comprised mainly of small scale skate parks servicing the local catchments.
► There are few freestyle BMX facilities, due to the resources required to adequately maintain these facilities (see Glossary).
► There is a deficiency in purpose-built concrete freestyle BMX facilities.
► There are no indoor facilities in the region.
Style of facility ► The majority of the region’s local facilities duplicate styles, elements and experiences.
► 62 per cent of parks have transition/ramps (with minimal street elements).
► There is a lack of street style and flow style facilities across the study area.
Challenge levels ► 94 per cent of skate parks include beginner elements, 79 per cent intermediate and 17 per cent advanced elements.
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Table 6: Key network elements
Element Description
Facility type The type and capacity of the infrastructure
Subtype The function and size of what will be found
Catchment The distance people travel to the facility
Provision The amount of infrastructure or facilities provided
► Mixed amenities support facility provision (e.g. water, seating, shade, toilets) and are generally accessible, but not always directly servicing the skate park.
► A small number of facilities lack basic amenities (i.e. seating and rubbish bins).
► Some perceptions of anti-social behaviours associated with certain facilities.
► One facility is managed by Caloundra Aquatic Lifestyle Centre, who charge for entry and provide toilets and first aid if required. The cost of entry was raised during consultation.
3.3 Considerations for policy and strategy planning
Audit and consultation findings clearly determined that the Sunshine Coast has a functional and highly valued Skate and BMX Network which contributes to the lifestyle, character, social, cultural, environmental and
economic value of the region. To ensure this network is managed and developed to keep pace with growth, change and community expectations requires detailed planning. To assist this process the Skate and BMX Network has been itemised into a number of key elements (see Table 6: Key network elements).
Implications to the PlanAudit
► The existing skate and BMX facility network is deficient in larger scale facilities. ► The majority of facilities (62 per cent) are of a dominant style (bowls, pools, transitions). There are currently no skate plazas or multi-use spaces available.
► The majority of facilities on the Sunshine Coast primarily cater for beginner to intermediate users, with minimal opportunity for advanced users.
► Although the younger generation identify themselves as street skaters, generally the older generation prefer ramp and bowl/pool style facilities, so a mix of facility styles and skill levels needs to be maintained.
► There are currently no skate and BMX facilities on the Sunshine Coast in line with the latest national and international design trends.
► There are recurring management and maintenance issues at a large number of facilities. ► The current network of smaller facilities is onerous and expensive to maintain. However this network is proving suitable at present given the broadly spread out population base, lack of larger, more diverse facilities and connections to public transport.
► An investment in upgrading some facilities while removing other smaller facilities will not create large increases in maintenance costs.
► Long term investment in larger, better designed and constructed facilities will provide greater benefit to community and council.
► Hierarchy and provision standards for the Sunshine Coast region will help develop an equitable network.
► Linkages to public transport systems are a primary consideration for future facilities. ► A need to review the cost and entry structure at Caloundra Aquatic Lifestyle Centre.
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Table 7: Skate and BMX facility type hierarchy
Facility type Subtype Function/user benefit
Neighbourhood Dots and spots Servicing areas with some demand but isolated from larger facilities or densely populated areas with limited available land. These are small singular or minimal skate-able elements integrated into the streetscape or park design. These structures support the beginner but can be diverse, to support different approaches and a greater variety of elements.
Beginner BMX dirt park These existing facilities are very small-scale dirt jumps typically located in neighbourhood parks with playground equipment and ancillary facilities.
Local Skate and BMX facility Servicing the immediate and surrounding local catchment population, this facility caters for beginner to intermediate users providing a moderate level of challenge and may feature some ancillary elements for all user groups.
Local BMX dirt park This existing facility (Cooroy) caters for the beginner to intermediate BMX freestyle rider. The future of this type of dirt park is reliant on a local community group managing and maintaining this facility. MOU required.
District Minor skate and BMX facility
A size and location which services a whole district accommodating active and non-active users and catering for beginner to intermediate skill levels.
Major skate and BMX facility
A youth precinct capable of attracting a diverse range of user groups catering for all skill levels, both active and non-active users, and would also feature ancillary elements for other community groups. Major facilities will draw a large number of users from a wide radius and will be required to be of high standard.
District BMX dirt park This facility caters for the intermediate to experienced BMX freestyle rider and would be run by a BMX club. They can be built around existing environmental elements and are designed to provide a constantly evolving challenge for riders.
Regional Icon skate and BMX facility
An icon facility is a very high standard facility accommodating skate, inline, BMX and scooters, using the latest design trends and has potential to attract participants and events from outside the region and the capacity to host national and international events. It would be capable of attracting a large and diverse range of young people through youth and community events and could include public art and events infrastructure.
3.4 Skate and BMX facility type hierarchyFor benchmarking and future provisioning purposes all current and proposed future skate and BMX facilities have been categorised into four key areas to reflect the facilities size, type and function (see Table 7: Skate and BMX facility type hierarchy).
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3.5 Existing skate and BMX facility network auditA comprehensive facility audit, assessment and analysis of council’s skate and BMX facilities has been undertaken and results mapped. The results provide a clear understanding of the current status of the Skate and BMX Network and a sound platform for future planning considerations. Table 8: Existing skate and BMX facility network provides a summary of existing facilities and a comprehensive overview of these findings can be found in Volume 3: Supporting resources.
Table 8: Existing skate and BMX facility network
Facility type Facility location Overall condition Approx. activity area
Neighbourhood Boreen Point Poor 295 m²
Cooran Average 260 m²
Currimundi Average 265 m²
Little Mountain Poor 240 m²
Peregian Beach Very poor 33 m²
Sippy Downs Good 290 m²
Above average 170 m²
Tewantin Average 160 m²
Neighbourhood (BMX dirt park)
Tewantin No info No info
Local Peregian Beach Good 430 m²
Bli Bli Average 470 m²
Cooroy Good 495 m²
Eudlo Good 300 m²
Eumundi Good 430 m²
Kenilworth Good 300 m²
Kuluin Good 340 m²
Landsborough Below average 470 m²
Maleny Average 450 m²
Mapleton Good 370 m²
Mooloolah Valley Good 420 m²
Mudjimba Good 300 m²
Pacific Paradise Good 320 m²
Palmwoods Good 400 m²
Pomona Above average 380 m²
Yandina Above average 420 m²
Local (BMX dirt park) Cooroy Average n/a
District (major) Alexandra Headland Average 1050 m²
Caloundra Good 1200 m²
Nambour Poor 1640 m²
Sunshine Beach Poor 1160 m²
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Facility type Facility location Overall condition Approx. activity area
District (minor) Beerwah Good No aerial photo
Coolum Beach Good 600 m²
Dicky Beach Average 600 m²
Kawana Above average 850 m²
District (BMX dirt park) Mooloolah Valley Good n/a
Yandina Good n/a
Table 9: Sunshine Coast existing skate and BMX supply by facility type
Facility type Subtype Regional totals
Neighbourhood Skate and BMX dots and spots 8
Neighbourhood BMX dirt park 1
Local Skate and BMX facility 16
Local BMX dirt park 1
District Minor skate and BMX facility 4
Major skate and BMX facility 4
District BMX dirt park 2
Regional Icon skate and BMX facility 0
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3.6 BenchmarkingA benchmarking exercise was undertaken to compare the level of provision and current adequacy of the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Network against other regional SEQ local governments. Table 10: Benchmarking comparisons compares local to regional concrete skate and BMX facilities. It does not compare neighbourhood skate or BMX dirt park level facilities.
Table 10: Benchmarking comparisons10
Local Government Children/young people (aged 5-19 yrs) (2006)9 Facility type Number of
facilities
Sunshine Coast Council 56,076 Regional 0
Major 4
District 4
Local 16
Redland City Council 28,610 Regional 1
Major 0
District 1
Local 10
Gold Coast City Council 91,564 Regional 0
Major 3
District 3
Local 16
Moreton Bay Regional Council 73,508 Regional 0
Major 0
District 4
Local 9
Ipswich City Council* 33,110 Total 14
Note: Neighbourhood infrastructure and BMX dirt parks have not been used when comparing facility provision against other SEQ local governments.
*Unable to obtain the breakdown of Ipswich’s skate and BMX facilities
10 ABS 2006 Census Data
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Comparison of persons aged 5 to 19 years per facilityThe number of people aged 5 to 19 years per facility is summarised in Table 11: Summary of persons 5 to 19 years per facility. The 5 to 19 year age cohort was used as the primary comparison data for this exercise as this statistical data was more readily available from region to region and allowed for an accurate regional comparison to be made.
The benchmarking analysis indicates that Sunshine Coast, Ipswich City and Redland City Councils have similar supply ratios while Gold Coast City and Moreton Bay Regional Councils have a lower supply ratio. This comparison and the research behind it also demonstrated that the Sunshine Coast has very small facilities and facility capacity comparative to other local government authorities, particularly Redland and the Gold Coast.
Table 11: Summary of persons 5 to 19 years per facility
Local Government Persons (5 to 19 yrs) per facility
Sunshine Coast Council 2336
Ipswich City Council 2356
Redland City Council 2384
Gold Coast City Council 3981
Moreton Bay Regional Council
5654
Implications to the PlanBenchmarking
► Based purely on population versus number of facilities, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Redland regions have a similar supply ratio.
► The Sunshine Coast region has no large-scale facilities. These facilities cater for all skill levels, attract intergenerational use, increase social capital, decrease user conflict and anti-social behaviour, and can be utilised for other youth functions and events.
► Facilities recently developed in the Redland and Gold Coast City are of high quality and have now set the standard for skate and BMX facilities in SEQ.
► Investment in well designed and constructed facilities will provide greater community benefit and will help the network to be consolidated into the future.
► Further research is required on the economic development potential and cost recovery benefits associated with large scale facilities and the attraction of national-international events.
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4 Desired Standards of Service policy
To inform the planning, development and management of a regional Skate and BMX Network to meet community needs, Desired Standards of Service (DSS) have been developed. This will guide council’s future planning and decision making in relation to the Skate and BMX Network.
This standard outlines the type of facility, function, rate of provision, site criteria, maintenance and management responsibilities and desired embellishments within this network.
4.1 Catchment and provision standards
To ensure that the existing community and future generations can enjoy an adequate and equitable amount of skate and BMX opportunities, a standards approach/benchmarking has been used. This has been developed to reflect current demands, industry trends and suggested rates of provision.
This approach (see Table 12: Skate and BMX facility catchments) is recommended as a guide only for measuring the adequacy of provision of skate and BMX facilities to cater for average requirements for communities depending on the predominant land use.
4.2 Site selection criteria for skate and BMX facilities
A site selection criterion has been developed (see Table 13: Site selection criteria considerations for new skate and BMX facilities) to provide council with some guidance when considering and selecting sites for skate and BMX facilities. This criterion covers a range of important aspects to consider when locating or upgrading a skate and BMX facility.
Geelong Youth Activities Area
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Tabl
e 12
: Ska
te a
nd B
MX
faci
lity
catc
hmen
ts
Subt
ype
Faci
lity
styl
e/el
emen
tsFa
cilit
y ex
ampl
esPo
pula
tion
catc
hmen
t (5
-24
year
s)
Act
ivity
flo
or a
rea
Estim
ated
co
nstr
uctio
n
cost
s
Estim
ated
de
velo
pmen
t tim
e fr
ame
Nei
ghbo
urho
od
Dot
s an
d sp
ots
Cat
ers
for n
eigh
bour
hood
ska
ters
an
d B
MX
ride
rs w
ho c
an w
alk,
ska
te
or c
ycle
to in
frast
ruct
ure.
Ska
te d
ot:
prim
arily
one
or t
wo
stre
et e
lem
ents
or
ska
te-a
ble
piec
es o
f pub
lic a
rt.
Ska
te s
pot:
prim
arily
stre
et e
lem
ents
re
plic
ated
from
the
urba
n en
viro
nmen
t, an
d sk
ate-
able
pub
lic a
rt.
Cur
rent
faci
lity
exam
ples
are
av
aila
ble
for r
evie
w (s
ee M
ap
2: E
xist
ing
skat
e an
d B
MX
fa
cilit
ies)
. For
loca
lised
pro
visi
on
in re
side
ntia
l liv
ing
area
s de
mon
stra
ting
a hi
gh n
eed
but
whi
ch a
re is
olat
ed fr
om a
noth
er
faci
lity
by w
ay o
f top
ogra
phy
or p
ublic
/act
ive
trans
port
conn
ectio
ns.
App
rox
1:12
50
pers
ons
Up
to a
ppro
x 30
0 m
2$4
0,00
0-$1
20,0
00+
6 m
onth
s-
1 ye
ar
Loca
l
Ska
te a
nd
BM
X fa
cilit
yP
rimar
ily c
ater
ing
for o
ne-tw
o st
yle
– tra
nsiti
ons
or s
treet
. How
ever
, if s
pace
an
d bu
dget
per
mits
, can
incl
ude
a co
mbi
natio
n of
sty
les,
incl
. fre
esty
le
BM
X C
oncr
ete:
hip
, spi
ne, w
all-r
ide,
sk
i-jum
p, q
uarte
r pip
e.
Cur
rent
urb
an c
oast
al a
nd
hint
erla
nd e
xam
ples
are
ava
ilabl
e fo
r rev
iew
(see
Map
2: E
xist
ing
skat
e an
d B
MX
faci
litie
s).
App
rox
1:25
00
pers
ons
400
m2 m
in$1
60,0
00-
$250
,000
Up
to 2
yea
rs
Dis
tric
t
Min
or s
kate
an
d B
MX
fa
cilit
y
Pro
vidi
ng fo
r a h
ighe
r num
ber o
f use
rs
than
a lo
cal l
evel
faci
lity.
Thi
s fa
cilit
y w
ill c
ater
for b
etw
een
two-
four
ska
te
and
BM
X fa
cilit
y st
yles
: bow
l/poo
l, ha
lf pi
pe, s
treet
, etc
.
Cur
rent
urb
an c
osta
l exa
mpl
es
are
Coo
lum
, Dic
ky B
each
and
K
awan
a.H
inte
rland
pro
visi
on to
be
loca
ted
in th
e m
ajor
act
ivity
cen
tre o
f B
eerw
ah.
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rox
1:50
00
pers
ons
500-
1000
m2
$250
,000
-$5
00,0
006
mon
ths-
3
year
s
Maj
or s
kate
an
d B
MX
fa
cilit
y
Pro
vidi
ng fo
r a h
ighe
r num
ber o
f use
rs
than
a m
inor
dis
trict
or l
ocal
faci
lity.
Th
is fa
cilit
y w
ill p
rovi
de a
com
bina
tion
of v
ario
us s
tyle
s: b
owl/p
ool,
half
pipe
s, s
treet
/ska
te p
laza
, and
oth
er
com
mun
ity o
ppor
tuni
ties.
Cur
rent
coa
stal
urb
an e
xam
ples
ar
e A
lexa
ndra
Hea
dlan
ds,
Cal
ound
ra a
nd S
unsh
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Bea
ch.
Hin
terla
nd p
rovi
sion
is lo
cate
d in
the
maj
or a
ctiv
ity c
entre
of
Nam
bour
.
n/a
1000
-25
00 m
2$5
00,0
00-
$1,0
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p to
3 y
ears
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Subt
ype
Faci
lity
styl
e/el
emen
tsFa
cilit
y ex
ampl
esPo
pula
tion
catc
hmen
t (5
-24
year
s)
Act
ivity
flo
or a
rea
Estim
ated
co
nstr
uctio
n
cost
s
Estim
ated
de
velo
pmen
t tim
e fr
ame
Dis
tric
t
Free
styl
e B
MX
dirt
pa
rk
Clu
b B
MX
: sta
rt ga
te/ra
mp,
stra
ight
s,
jum
ps a
nd b
erm
s –
Free
styl
e B
MX
: ro
ll-in
ram
p, a
min
imum
of t
hree
dirt
ju
mps
incl
udin
g do
uble
, tab
leto
p, s
ki-
jum
p, ro
ller,
spin
e an
d be
rm, i
n a
linea
r fo
rmat
ion.
Two
faci
litie
s re
gion
wid
e at
Ya
ndin
a an
d M
oolo
olah
n/a
<350
0 m
2$1
00,0
00-
$500
,000
6 m
onth
s-
3 ye
ars
Reg
iona
l
Icon
ic in
door
sk
ate
and
BM
X fa
cilit
y
Pro
vidi
ng fo
r and
mee
ting
regi
onal
de
man
ds. T
his
faci
lity
can
prov
ide
a co
mbi
natio
n of
sty
les
and
skill
le
vels
and
sho
uld
inco
rpor
ate
othe
r co
mm
unity
opp
ortu
nitie
s.
One
faci
lity
is re
com
men
ded
regi
on w
ide
n/a
2500
-50
00 m
2$1
-$2m
2-5
year
s (s
tage
d)
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Table 13: Site selection criteria considerations for new skate and BMX facilities
Category Criteria
Mandatory
Avoid unsuitable land
Unsuitable land is erosion prone; lies below the 20 year Annual Return Interval, principally for drainage purposes or detention basin; contaminated site or contains hazards that pose a safety risk to potential users including transformer or high voltage power lines; is required for storm water treatment or is an easement over sewage/water lines or other underground utilities or services.
Area/spatial Minimum required area is 400 m² (local) which includes external requirements such as edging, standing area and fencing (where required) can be constructed. Assess physical constraints to ensure these will not inhibit facility functionality.
Good visibility A site is to have at least one active street frontage, preferably two, with surveillance at all times of the day from vehicle, heavy pedestrian traffic and other adjoining uses which can provide adequate levels of passive surveillance. Visibility for the purposes of surveillance is a key principle of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). It is important that users of a facility have clear sightlines throughout a facility and to access points in order to be able to feel and be safe.
Low amenity impacts
Skate and BMX facilities can create a level of noise that could be considered excessive in relation to adjoining sensitive land uses such as aged persons’ accommodation and other residential uses. Skate facilities should be located at least 80 metres from the nearest residential development. Consideration needs to be given to the uses sharing a boundary with a potential site; and, if the facility is likely to cause noise impacts that this will be able to be mitigated. An acoustic assessment is recommended to understand any potential impacts and mitigation measures. Also consider any visual impacts a new facility may have on the visual amenity and character of the area.
Expected
Physical access A potential facility location should be in proximity to existing or proposed pedestrian, bike and/or skate path networks. Public transport is strongly recommended for all facilities but particularly district and above facilities. Emergency vehicle access is also a requirement for all facilities as are considerations to potential car parking requirements.For reasons including safety, environmental psychology relating to how people use spaces and for practicality, a site should be able to provide more than one point of access. This criterion is often associated with visibility, as if a site is able to provide multiple access points, it will often be located on a corner or another visible location.
Compatible uses In order to avoid potential conflict between skaters, BMX riders, scooter riders and other users within a precinct it is important to consider what impact a skate facility will have on the existing uses of a location. Usually compatible uses are active recreation facilities or youth spaces such as a basketball half court or youth centre. For example, skate spots or dots could be located in close proximity to playgrounds.Adjoining uses such as swimming complexes or PCYCs would be advantageous to a proposed skate and BMX facility as they can act as an anchor to attract young people to the location. An example of uses that may not be considered compatible might be a retirement village which is not generally a youth centric place or residential area due to noise amenity issues.
4.3 Site selection considerationsTo encourage well placed and positioned future skate and BMX facilities a site selection criteria has been developed and is recommended for use when considering any potential site.
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Category Criteria
Expected
Equitable access Able to be easily adapted for all ability access.
Supporting infrastructure
Consider the supporting infrastructure available or required such as water, electricity, toilets, shade and seating (see Table 16: Typical skate and BMX facility embellishments).
Bonus
Complementary features
Site is event ready, has adequate open space, access and a power supply.
The location is already known and used by young people and (preferably) skaters and BMX riders. A site that is already familiar to the target user group makes space activation and community engagement easier.
The culture of skate and BMX has shown that often lost spaces in cities are desirable and used for these activities (e.g. previously unused space). Use of lost spaces will require careful planning and design considerations and often, there will need to be greater emphasis placed on management, lighting and maintenance.
An emerging trend both within Australia and overseas is to combine public art infrastructure within skate and BMX park design. This combination is seen as a major bonus to any site planning for these facilities.
Consider locating skate and BMX facilities with broader community facilities that can provide opportunities for community cultural development and in close proximity to complementary services such as cafés, retail outlets, medical services and ancillary services such as physio and potential training companies. If the site is not in close proximity to shops, it would potentially indicate that the site is not in a location that would be easily accessible and attractive to users. Being in proximity to schools is seen as a reasonable locational requirement for a site. Some schools are highly proactive about these co-locations. However community consultation with schools will be necessary to determine this on a site specific basis.
Consultation and support from local police may also assist towards the successful placement of a facility.
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4.4 Development and management principlesTo ensure high quality skate and BMX facilities are developed, the following design and management criteria/principles provide council with key criteria to consider when planning and designing skate and BMX facilities (see Table 14: Design and management criteria/principles for upgrading or new facilities).
Table 14: Design and management criteria/principles for upgrading or new facilities
Consideration Criteria/principles for new facilities
Greenfield sites Earmark potential sites at planning stage and incorporate estimate costs within infrastructure charges schedules.
Whole of Life costs Ensure Whole of Life estimates are undertaken and a determination of upfront and ongoing costs are acknowledged and approved by the service and asset managers before the project commences.
Design and consultation Utilise Integrated Design and Consultation Programs, ensuring: ► separate consultation and concept processes are undertaken for district and higher level facilities; combined Design and Construct tenders are appropriate for neighbourhood – local level facilities
► only professionals experienced in skate and BMX design and consultation principles are involved
► consultation is consistent with council’s community engagement model, particularly the youth engagement model and that young people be provided with the opportunity to input and assist into planning, design, implementation, activation, management, maintenance and evaluation of facilities
► ensure skate and BMX facilities are integrated with and have minimal impacts on surrounding land uses
► infrastructure design and placement encourages multiple uses, user groups and social interaction. (Consider separating beginner – advanced elements and the needs of different user groups)
► principles from the Landscape Infrastructure Manual and CPTED are adhered to
► only use sturdy materials which have a minimum 10 year coastal and 15 year hinterland life span for the purpose intended but preferably a life cycle of 20 years and 30 year expectation of service with appropriate maintenance.
Place making/master planning
Integrate skate facilities within place making and master planning projects, ensuring:
► skate and BMX development at key sites is considered as part of broader place making processes within council (e.g. Nambour)
► early integration of skate concepts allowing for the greatest benefit of all users and better integrated outcomes, when local facilities are being considered within parks’ master planning processes.
Duplication Avoid skate and BMX facility style and active element duplication. When planning and designing new skate and BMX facilities, identify and assess nearby facilities to ensure that the new facility does not duplicate styles and active elements.
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Consideration Criteria/principles for new facilities
Construction Incorporate construction principles which only utilise professionals experienced in skate and BMX facility construction and have the capacity to contract stages of work according to the scale of the facility, ensuring:
► performance measures are in place for any contractor including asset maintenance plans, warranties, maintenance manuals and as constructed and cross sectional drawings
► the supply of a maintenance schedule including any spare parts catalogue and contact details of suppliers and maintenance repairers
► construction contract processes ensure the final outcomes match the vision of key stakeholders and ensure high quality outcomes
► ensure concrete aprons extend at least 500 cm beyond shade sail drip line to avoid drainage issues
► the incorporation of skate and BMX signage consistent with regional signage direction
► all materials are appropriate for the location, examples are: ● minimum standard on all metal components to be thick wall, hot dip
galvanised after fabrication ● concrete surfaces to use galvanised reinforcing bar and REO sheets ● guardrails and fencing stainless steel option on coastal strip ● guardrails and fencing barriers to be fitted with kick plate on elevated
structures to limit skate boards striking vehicles, pedestrians and other users
● fitting of anti slide balls or similar in areas adjacent to stairs to avoid injury and any drainage is appropriate to site area (minimum of 180 mm stormwater pipe, catchment pit and grate suitable for skate use)
● if fencing is required specifications must be able to withstand vandalism and site specific elements
● ensure an absence of tree leaf litter, (evergreen trees only).
Other ► Allow ample space for run up/landing space at the start/end of elements to reduce chance of conflict.
► Consider the needs of people of all abilities, ages and gender when planning and designing skate and BMX facilities.
► Consider proximity to playgrounds and other park uses, ensuring adequate separation distance.
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4.5 Maintenance and management fameworkCouncil will strive to ensure all skate and BMX facilities under council’s control are maintained to an appropriate standard. Table 15: Maintenance and management framework provides guidance for a management and maintenance structure.
Table 15: Maintenance and management framework
Schedule Maintenance and management considerations
Weekly Ensure a weekly cleaning regime across the whole region.
Regarding the repair and reporting of defects and hazards, continue using the system in place where defect or hazard is identified, generate an action request to be sent to the relevant officer and add it to the electronic record keeping system.
If resources permit, consider utilising experienced external skate and BMX facility contractors to undertake backlog work or maintain facilities.
Monthly Conduct monthly site visits to each facility and complete council’s current Skateboard Facility Risk Inspection Checklist to determine each facilities’ ‘health’.
Quarterly Key areas requiring quarterly inspections and maintenance include erosion, pitted and cracked concrete, gaps in joins, drainage/water issues, and damaged coping.
Volume 2: Plan support outlines the facilities which are affected by these issues and possible solutions to remedy the problem.
Annual Facility service manager to undertake annual review of usage, maintenance/management, costs, events and activities (refer council’s Asset Responsibility Matrix).
Undertake any specific required repair work across all facilities to extend whole-of-life costs (WOLC) and enhance risk management practices.
Include an annual maintenance budget in the five year capital works budget based on average annual maintenance cost.
Utilise only sturdy materials which have a minimum 10 year coastal and 15 year hinterland life span for the purpose intended but preferably a life cycle of 20 years and 30 year expectation of service with appropriate maintenance.
Peak usage periods Provide higher-level maintenance during peak times (e.g. school holidays) and the first six months after facility development/redevelopment.
The management regime should reflect the facility hierarchy and usage rate of the facility.
Signage Communicate the management regime with users and the community through appropriate signage.Free standing or fixed to fence signs should be provided and indicate that:
► adult supervision of minors is required; applicable regulations regarding the use of safety gear
► drunks or users under the influence of drugs shall not participate in any skate park activities
► emergency telephone numbers for medical, ambulance, and police ► owner-operator emergency telephone numbers ► presence of inherent risk in the participation of skate park activities.
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Schedule Maintenance and management considerations
Site surveillance Night lighting of facilities should be investigated on an individual basis and will be dependant on a number of items (e.g. need, surrounding residents, CPTED principles).
Investigate other methods which aim to reduce anti-social behaviour at sites subject to repeated vandalism.
Fees and management
All existing publicly funded facilities to be free entry.
Develop a Code of Conduct for active users of skate and BMX facilities.
Recommend length of time on maintenance periods to reflect WOLC for infrastructure.
Graffiti Maintenance to comply with Graffiti Management Strategy (currently under development) with some consideration given to the scale and impact of the graffiti (see Volume 2: Plan support).
Consideration should be given to undertake ‘managed graffiti’ or art spaces at specified sites to discourage illegal graffiti.
Woden Youth Plaza
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4.6 Embellishments for skate and BMX facilities
The type of skate and BMX facility directs the level of embellishment or facilities to be developed within close proximity to the site.
Table 16: Typical skate and BMX facility embellishments is a guide only and the actual level of provision in each facility will be determined on its own merits or as per the specifications in the corresponding master plan. Local demographic information and consultation will also inform the selection process.
Additional requirements: ► Site specific assessment will be required to assess each facility’s individual requirements.
► Ensure council’s Landscape Infrastructure Manual is referenced in conjunction with any specific site embellishment requirements.
► Design and planning costs have not been included in construction cost estimates at this stage.
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Table 16: Typical skate and BMX facility embellishments
Typical facility embellishment Neighbourhood LocalDistrict
RegionalMinor Major
Sport/dot skate and BMX infrastructure
Skate and BMX facility (GFA as specified)
Natural shade for parts of skate facilities and supporting passive infrastructure (e.g. seating areas)
Artificial shade structures Consider
Adequate drainage
Signage
Interpretive signage
Road access (external)
Vehicle access strip (internal/risk management)
Public art
Car parking (onsite)
Bicycle racks
Footpath/bikeway (external link)
Bench seating
Toilets
Lighting
Security lighting
Connected to public transport linkage
Rubbish bins within park
Design (master plan, concept plan and detailed design)
Water bubbler Consider
CPTED principles
Electricity (3-phase power)
Design and planning costs
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5 Supply and demand assessment
This assessment compares catchment and provision standards against current and future population projections across each of council’s 44 Localities of Interest to identify where gaps appear in the Skate and BMX Network.
A more detailed supply and demand assessment is outlined in Volume 3: Supporting resources. Map 3: Skate and BMX Facilities and Catchments is the graphical demonstration of results, with Table 17: Summary of the supply and demand assessment by locality describing broad results following this map.
Summary of findingsSupply and demand assessment
► The future population densities in the key growth areas of Caloundra South and Palmview appear to require district level skate and BMX facilities and these requirements should be considered within developer infrastructure agreements.
► Buderim and Mountain Creek localities appear under serviced but aim to be supported by a new facility at Palmview, the possible relocation of the Kuluin facility and the upgrade of the Alexandra Headlands facility.
► Caloundra and Coolum facilities may need future upgrades based on population projections. ► Glasshouse Mountains requires consideration for future skate and BMX facility provision. ► Nambour and district locality has a large and growing youth population base and facility upgrades appear to be required.
► Tewantin, Noosa and Noosaville have strong youth population bases and an upgrade to the Tewantin facility appears warranted to improve the capacity of this facility.
► The Kawana facility appears to have development potential for a regional facility and requires further investigation.
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pie
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m P
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erw
ah
4,07
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ky B
each
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wan
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86
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70
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74
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ch
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13
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08
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mun
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7
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lwor
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38
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y 2,
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5
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fic P
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Tabl
e 17
: Sum
mar
y of
the
supp
ly a
nd d
eman
d as
sess
men
t by
loca
lity
Loca
lity
of In
tere
stEs
t. po
pula
tion
5-24
yrs
Faci
lity
type
Faci
lity
loca
tion
Key
reco
mm
enda
tions
2006
2020
1B
eerw
ah
1095
1304
Dis
trict
Bee
rwah
Min
or w
orks
requ
ired
2B
elli
Par
k –
Coo
lool
abin
–
Ghe
erul
la –
Coo
labi
ne30
335
0n/
aN
o Fa
cilit
ies
Pop
ulat
ion
base
with
in th
is lo
calit
y is
ser
vice
d by
fa
cilit
ies
at K
enilw
orth
, Map
leto
n an
d Ya
ndin
a
3B
lack
Mou
ntai
n –
Rid
gew
ood
444
523
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sP
opul
atio
n ba
se w
ithin
this
loca
lity
is s
ervi
ced
by
faci
litie
s at
Pom
ona
and
Coo
roy
4B
li B
li –
Ros
emou
nt a
nd
Dis
trict
2504
2923
Loca
lB
li B
liM
inor
wor
ks
5B
uder
im –
Kul
uin
– M
ons
– K
unda
Par
k76
6389
82Lo
cal
Kul
uin
Incl
udes
priv
ate
neig
hbou
rhoo
d fa
cilit
y w
hich
pr
ovid
es e
ntry
via
a fr
ee m
embe
rshi
p pa
ss th
roug
h th
e G
oodl
ife C
omm
unity
and
Rec
Cen
tre. W
eeke
nd
acce
ss is
lim
ited.
K
ului
n fa
cilit
y ap
pear
s to
inad
equa
tely
ser
vice
this
lo
calit
y du
e to
poo
r pla
cem
ent,
cons
ider
relo
catio
n to
war
ds F
ishe
rman
’s R
oad
– si
te d
epen
dant
6C
alou
ndra
, Kin
gs, M
offa
t and
S
helly
Bch
es
1987
2315
Dis
trict
Cal
ound
raR
evie
w e
ntra
nce
fee
stru
ctur
eU
pgra
des
7C
oolu
m B
ch, M
t Coo
lum
, Ya
room
ba –
Poi
nt A
rkw
right
30
0935
27D
istri
ctC
oolu
mM
inor
upg
rade
s to
exi
stin
g fa
cilit
y
8C
oora
n –
Fede
ral
458
538
Nei
ghbo
urho
odC
oora
nM
inor
upg
rade
s
9C
ooro
ibah
– R
ingt
ail C
reek
523
635
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sP
opul
atio
n ba
se w
ithin
this
loca
lity
is c
urre
ntly
se
rvic
ed b
y fa
cilit
ies
at T
ewan
tin a
nd C
ooro
y
10C
ooro
y 73
786
6Lo
cal
Coo
roy
Min
or u
pgra
de
Loca
l*C
ooro
yM
OU
requ
ired
with
com
mun
ity g
roup
to m
anag
e
11C
urrim
undi
– A
roon
a –
Bat
tery
Hill
– D
icky
Bea
ch36
5742
44N
eigh
bour
hood
Cur
rimun
diM
inor
wor
ksU
pgra
de
Dis
trict
Dic
ky B
each
Min
or w
orks
* B
MX
Dirt
Par
k
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Loca
lity
of In
tere
stEs
t. po
pula
tion
5-24
yrs
Faci
lity
type
Faci
lity
loca
tion
Key
reco
mm
enda
tions
2006
2020
12D
oona
n –
Wey
ba D
owns
–
Verr
ierd
ale
1106
1329
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sP
opul
atio
n ba
se w
ithin
this
loca
lity
is s
ervi
ced
by
faci
litie
s at
Eum
undi
, Tew
antin
, Sun
shin
e, P
ereg
ian
and
Coo
lum
Bea
ches
13E
umun
di, –
Eer
wah
Val
e –
Nor
th A
rm –
Brid
ges
787
924
Loca
lE
umun
diM
inor
wor
ks
14G
lass
Hou
se M
nts
– B
eerb
urru
m –
Coo
chin
Cre
ek
– B
ribie
Is N
orth
1367
1593
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sFu
rther
ass
essm
ent r
equi
red
to in
vest
igat
e th
e ne
ed
for s
kate
dot
/spo
t inf
rast
ruct
ure
at G
lass
hous
e
15G
olde
n B
each
900
1048
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sP
opul
atio
n ba
se w
ithin
this
loca
lity
is s
ervi
ced
by a
di
stric
t fac
ility
at C
alou
ndra
16Ilk
ley
– E
udlo
and
Dis
trict
12
7515
02Lo
cal
Eud
loM
inor
wor
ks
17K
in K
in –
Coo
thar
aba
and
Dis
trict
426
493
Nei
ghbo
urho
odB
oree
n P
oint
Inve
stig
ate
rem
oval
and
con
side
r nee
d
18K
uree
lpa
– K
iam
ba
248
287
n/a
No
Faci
litie
sP
opul
atio
n ba
se w
ithin
this
loca
lity
is s
ervi
ced
by th
e M
aple
ton
faci
lity
19La
ke M
acdo
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6 Vision, strategy and recommendations
High quality skate and BMX opportunitiesEnsure that skate and BMX facilities are designed and maintained to a high quality, commensurate with the attractiveness, nature and use of the surrounding area.
Resourcing the provision of skate and BMX opportunitiesIdentify and allocate resources for the provision of skate and BMX facilities in an efficient, effective manner (subject to funding availability), and encourage and support entrepreneurial arrangements to provide skate and BMX opportunities.
Effective use of skate and BMX facilitiesConcentrate on facilities which cater for a diverse range of experiences and uses.
Effective management of skate and BMX facilities and eventsEncourage management arrangements which maximise the use and safety of skate and BMX facilities.
Accessibility, safety and proximityEnsure that all new skate and BMX facility land is located, designed and managed to be safe by design and accessible to the whole community by ensuring the proximity of skate and BMX facilities is located close to public transport, road networks, bicycle and pedestrian links.
Minimal impacts on surrounding land usesEnsure that skate and BMX facilities have minimal impacts on surrounding land uses.
Promote skate and BMX infrastructure throughout the regionEnsure information is made available to inform residents and visitors of the skate and BMX opportunities available within the region.
6.1 VisionThe Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020's vision was prepared collaboratively with the community, the vision is ‘to offer a diverse range of quality skate and BMX facilities and infrastructure across the region which positively contributes towards the Sunshine Coast’s character, identity and vibrancy and helps attain physically active and healthy communities.’
Council will achieve this by: ► planning a diverse and accessible Skate and BMX Network
► sustainably utilising skate and BMX facilities ► keeping the community well informed and involved
► collaborating and developing partnerships.
6.2 Guiding principlesThe following guiding principles support our vision and objectives and aim to guide a consistent approach towards the development of council’s regional Skate and BMX Network across the Sunshine Coast.
Community involvement and partnershipCommunity involvement, education and feedback will be required and regularly undertaken for establishing values and the development phases of the Skate and BMX Network. A strong partnership approach will be encouraged with community groups.
Effective planning for skate and BMX opportunitiesEnsure that the provision of skate and BMX facilities reflects community need, promotes physical activity, skill and social development, activates spaces and balances this with council resource constraints from a triple bottom line perspective.
SustainabilityEnsure that the type and design of skate and BMX facilities retains flexibility and diversity to accommodate future demand and changing needs and are compatible with the long-term management values, whole-of-life costs and other users of each area.
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The PlanThe Plan sets out the policies, strategies and actions that are required to ensure that the Skate and BMX Network on the Sunshine Coast offers a diverse range of quality skate and BMX facilities across the region which positively contributes towards the Sunshine Coast’s character, identity and vibrancy and helps attain physically active and healthy communities.
6.3 Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 strategic framework
The strategic framework details the outcomes and strategies developed to achieve the Plan's vision (see Figure 2: Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 strategic framework).
Driving factors ► rapid population growth ► increasing demand on skate and BMX infrastructure
► the need for clear direction on provision, management and maintenance of facilities
► changing demographics and needs ► decline in physical activity ► affordability and sustainability of the network ► the need to inform council’s higher-order strategic documents.
Figure 2: Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 strategic framework
Outcome areas (what we want to achieve)
A diverse and accessible Skate and BMX Network
Sustainable use of skate and BMX resources
A well informed and involved community
Partnerships and collaboration
► effectively managing existing resources
► planning and providing new skate and BMX opportunities
► enhancing safety and accessibility of skate and BMX facilities
► balancing design and management values with recreation/social values
► enhancing opportunities for multi-use and minimising conflicts
► promoting the region’s skate and BMX facilities using a range of media techniques
► providing information and education about skate and BMX opportunities
► establishing partnerships to provide new opportunities and manage existing resources
Strategies (how we will achieve the outcomes)
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6.4 Strategies and actionsThe following section outlines the recommended actions for each strategy and outcome area. Recommended actions have been assigned with the following priorities:
► immediate (within 12 months) ► short term (1-5 years) ► medium term (5-10 years) ► long term (beyond the life of the Plan but could inform future planning considerations)
► ongoing.
The cost of implementing recommendations would be beyond the responsibility and capacity of council to fund in its own right. Therefore partnership opportunities should be explored at every opportunity.
It is also recommended that the actions be reviewed annually and a major review of the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 is undertaken tri-annually.
6.5 AbbreviationsSeveral abbreviations and terms have been utilised in the following strategy and action tables (see Table 18: Abbreviations).
Table 18: Abbreviations
Term Meaning
CALTOC Caloundra Transit Orientated Community
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CPTED Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
DOCSR Department of Communities Sport and Recreation
ICS Infrastructure Charges Schedule
LGA Local Government Area
PIP Priority Infrastructure Plans
SCC Sunshine Coast Council
USC University of the Sunshine Coast
WOLC Whole of Life Costs
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Outcome Area 1: A diverse and accessible Skate and BMX NetworkStrategy 1: Effectively managing existing resources
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
1.1.1 Endorse Table 15: Maintenance and Management framework.
All Immediate Parks and Gardens
Community groups
1.1.2 Create uniform maintenance regimes for facilities across the region. This requires a sufficient annual operational budget allocation which reflects facility hierarchy and usage rates. Consider the following:
► $5000 (neighbourhood) ► $7500 (local) ► $10,000 (district) p.a. per facility to maintain the network.
Note: This allocation does not include replacement costs for shade sails that are damaged.
All Immediate SCC Service and Asset Managers$240,000 p.a.
Community activation groups
1.1.3 Develop a ‘preferred supplier’ list of professional skate and BMX facility design and construct professionals for utilisation as required.
All Medium Staff time Specialist consultants
Redland Youth Plaza
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Strategy 2: Planning and providing new skate and BMX opportunities
Action Facility type Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
1.2.1 Adopt the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020 Desired Standards of Service, and:
► ensure performance standards are considered within Infrastructure and Structure Planning arrangements (refer PIP/ICS, Open Space Strategy and Integrated Transport Strategy)
► prepare annual capital works programs in accordance with the recommendations detailed in the Locality of Interest assessments, Volume 3: Supporting resources.
All Immediate Staff time Developer, State and Federal funding opportunities
1.2.2 Integrate new skate facilities within Place Making and master planning projects.
All Immediate Staff time Internal
1.2.3 Develop prioritisation criteria for future works, facility upgrades and new facility requirements.
All Immediate Staff time Internal
1.2.4 Further investigate the potential of Kawana as a location for a regional facility. Conduct cost benefit analysis and explore partnership opportunities.
Regional Medium Staff time Quad Park
1.2.5 Ensure the structure and master planning for Caloundra South and Palmview areas incorporates consideration for the future provision of district level skate and BMX facilities. Consideration towards a minor facility at Palmview and major facility at Caloundra South is required.
District Short Staff time
1.2.6 Investigate the need for potential new spot/dot infrastructure at Glass House Mountains.
Neighbourhood Medium $40,000 -$120,000 each
Developer, State and Federal funding opportunities
1.2.7 Ensure planning scheme acknowledges public skate and BMX facilities as acceptable land uses within parks (or road reserves functioning as parks), sports grounds and community lands; and considers private/commercial indoor skate and BMX facilities as acceptable land uses within industrial precincts.
All Immediate Staff time Private providers
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Strategy 3: Enhancing safety and accessibility of skate and BMX facilities
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
1.3.1 Ensure active pathway connections to all skate and BMX facilities (refer Open Space Strategy and Active Transport Plan).
All Immediate Staff timeICS
Developer, State and Federal funding opportunities
1.3.2 Develop a set of standard skate and BMX facility interpretive signage and progressively install across the region.
All Ongoing Staff timeApprox $5000 p.a.
Community
1.3.3 Ensure ongoing community involvement in planning the region’s future Skate and BMX Network, ensuring safety and accessibility remains a key priority.
All Ongoing Staff time Community
Outcome Area 2: Sustainable use of skate and BMX resourcesStrategy 1: Balancing design and management values with recreation/social values
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
2.1.1 Ensure that suitable skate and BMX facilities are designed and maintained to a high quality, commensurate with the attractiveness, nature and use of the surrounding area.
All Immediate Staff time Community
2.1.2 Identify and allocate resources for the consultation, design and provision of skate and BMX facilities in an efficient, effective manner (subject to funding availability), and encourage and support entrepreneurial arrangements to contribute to the Skate and BMX Network.
All Immediate Staff time CommunityPrivate
2.1.3 Ensure that the type and design of skate and BMX facilities retain flexibility and diversity to:
► accommodate future demand and changing needs
► ensure compatibility with council’s long-term management values and other uses of public spaces.
All Immediate Staff time Community
2.1.4 Encourage management arrangements which maximise the use and safety of skate and BMX facilities.
All Immediate Staff time Community
2.1.5 Undertake a tri-annual review of trends and the utilisation of the Skate and BMX Network to inform future planning and policy for skate and BMX facilities.
All Ongoing Staff time Active users and stakeholder group
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2.1.6 Ensure all community engagement is consistent with council’s youth engagement model and provide young people with the opportunity to input and assist into planning, design, implementation, activation, management, maintenance and evaluation of the regional Skate and BMX Network.
All Ongoing Staff time CommunityStakeholder groupsActive users
2.1.7 Monitor developments in adjacent Local Government areas that might have an impact on the provision of skate and BMX facilities within the region.
All Ongoing Staff time Other local government authorities
2.1.8 Consolidate the network.Due to poor location, condition and utilisation, consider either the removal or relocation (following community consultation) of what appears to be unsuitable skate and BMX facilities (see Section 7: Existing facility recommendations).
All Short-Long
Low Community engagement to confirm
Strategy 2: Enhancing opportunities for multi-use and minimising conflicts
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
2.2.1 Concentrate on facility designs which cater for a diverse range of experiences and uses.
All Immediate Staff time Community
2.2.2 Consideration be given to the purchase of transportable/mobile skate infrastructure which can be rotated quarterly through remote areas and utilised to enhance community events where possible.
All Medium $80,000 Private providers
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Outcome Area 3: A well informed and involved communityStrategy 1: Promoting the region’s skate and BMX facilities
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
3.1.1 Work with Sunshine Coast Tourism to promote the Skate and BMX Network to the tourism industry.
All Short Staff time Sunshine Coast Tourism
3.1.2 Develop a template for the activation of the region’s skate and BMX facilities, and implement activation techniques as resources are available.
All Medium Staff time CommunityStakeholders
3.1.3 Following the development of major or regional facilities, implement promotional tools to help position the Sunshine Coast as a well coordinated region and preferred destination for skate event organisers.
All Long Staff time Sunshine Coast Tourism
Strategy 2: Providing information and education about skate and BMX opportunities
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
3.2.1 A strong partnership approach will be encouraged with community groups to educate and provide feedback to council on the performance of the Skate and BMX Network.
All Short Staff time Community organisationsStakeholder groups
3.2.2 Prepare a skate and BMX facility information brochure and make available on council’s website.
All Short Staff time DOCSR
3.2.3 Support research initiatives which help to demonstrate the economic development potential and cost recovery benefit of skate and BMX facilities for the Sunshine Coast as a whole.
All Short Staff time USC
3.2.4 Ensure information is made available to inform residents and visitors of the skate and BMX opportunities and associated events available within the region.
All Short Staff time Community organisationsStakeholder groups
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Outcome Area 4: Partnerships and collaborationStrategy 1: Establishing partnerships to provide new opportunities and manage existing resources
Action Facility type
Priority Resources and cost
Partnership potential
4.1.1 Work with an external Skate and BMX Reference Group made up of skaters, BMX riders, businesses, youth advisors, Queensland Police and council officers to:
► implement, monitor and review the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan 2011-2020
► negotiate and develop a code of conduct for skaters that provides information about: ● an agreed set of behavioural
protocols ● the reporting of safety incidents
and facility defects and/or hazards.
All Ongoing Staff time External reference group Youth advisorsQld Police
4.1.2 Consider providing free entry to existing council owned skate and BMX facilities.
All Short Staff time Caloundra Aquatic Lifestyle Centre Lessee
4.1.3 Work with private enterprise to contribute towards the Skate and BMX Network.
All Ongoing Staff time Private enterprise
4.1.4 Maximise the usage and economic benefit of the skate and BMX facilities within the region, considering long-term economic development and cost recovery strategies for larger facilities.
All Medium Staff time Private enterprise
4.1.5 Begin discussions with the Goodlife Community and Recreation Centre, Buderim who own and manage a neighbourhood skate facility and determine their role within the regional Skate and BMX Network. Consider partnerships which improve weekend community access.
All Short Staff time Goodlife Community and Recreation Centre
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