Site preparation is now underway at the location of the new skate park at Kuirau and Pukuatua Streets. More than 3000 cubic metres of preload material will be placed on the site to strengthen the ground where the new facility will be constructed.

The preload material will be in place at Kuirau Park for 12 to 24 months. Once testing confirms that the ground has settled enough then construction can begin.

While the preload is in place Council will continue to work with the skate park advisory group and the wider community to develop a final design for construction. Council is also working through the pre-planning stages of the 2021-2031 Long-term Plan which will determine future funding for capital investment projects.

This project will rely on external funding - Council will continue to look for funding opportunities to develop the new skate park.