Get your skates on as Kangaroo Bay Skate Park opens

The wait is over as Kangaroo Bay Skate Park is officially opened this Sunday 3 April from
1-5pm.

Australian skateboarding champion Renton Millar will kick off the event acting as MC. Renton,
along with Tasmanian and interstate skaters will provide skating demonstrations throughout the
day. There will also be local musicians and kids activities.

The $1.14 million skate park will add to Clarence’s sport and recreational portfolio and provide a
premier skating facility on a national and international scale with the potential to host major
competitions.

The skate park was designed by a local designer with significant input by the local skating
fraternity. It includes an international standard competition street course and bowl. It also
features a stage to be used for Council’s Carols by Candlelight and other events.

The idea for the skate park was first initiated by a group of young people wanting a facility for
skaters in a central location in the city. In 2010, Council was presented with a petition of 442
signatories.

Mayor of Clarence, Alderman Doug Chipman said it was exciting to see the skate park finally
come to fruition after working with young members of the community, the skating fraternity and
sporting groups.

“The opening of the Kangaroo Bay Skate Park has been eagerly anticipated, especially since
construction began, and it is very pleasing to see it be embraced so positively by our
community,” Mayor Chipman said.

“I would like to thank the young people in our community who had the idea for the skate park
and started a petition that encouraged Council to build it. They showed a lot of initiative and
were passionate in telling us what they wanted in our city to make it more enjoyable.

“The skate park is something that the community can all be proud of. We hope that all users will
respect and take care of the facility so that it can be enjoyed for many years to come.”

The skate park is an important component of the Kangaroo Bay Urban Design Plan and will help
revitalise the area as a significant waterfront leisure precinct.

The Tasmanian Government contributed $100,000 towards the cost of the skate park.

What Opening of Kangaroo Bay Skate Park
When Sunday 3 April 2016, 1-5pm. The official opening will take place at 1.15pm
Where Rosny Hill Road (enter via Bastick Street)
Skating demonstrations by Australian skateboarding champion Renton Millar, Melbourne skater Ava Godfrey and local skaters, local musicians, circus arts and kids activities.
Catherine Rogers MPRIA Communications and Marketing Officer Clarence City Council