What is the purpose of the Wotton Skate Park Feasibility?

    Council has considered previous community feedback and is now seeking information on the suitability of an additional location, elsewhere within Wotton Reserve.  This additional investigation will support Council in their decision making regarding the most suitable location for the new skate park.

    Will car parking be affected at Wotton Reserve if the skate park is relocated within the reserve?

    Yes, suitable considerations will be taken in to account to include a minimum of 205 car parking bays within the reserve. The METRONET train station car park will also provide an additional 400 parking bays within close proximity to the site.

    Will the City be replacing the skate park and BMX jumps with like-for-like facilities?

    Yes, it is the City’s intention to provide a like-for-like facility however it may not include the exact same elements of the current Skate Park and BMX jumps and not necessarily be on the same footprint.

    Why does the skate park need to be relocated?

    The future Morley Station, part of the Morley-Ellenbrook line, will be built within the Tonkin Highway median at the Broun Avenue bridge. To support the train station, a passenger car park will be built where the current skate park and dirt jumps are located at Wotton Reserve, requiring relocation of the skate and bike facilities.

    More information regarding the Morley Station project can be found here - https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/morley-station-precinct.

    Will the BMX dirt jumps be included with the new skate park?

    The final design is yet to be determined but it is anticipated that the BMX dirt jumps will be included as part of this project. Both the skate park and BMX dirt jumps will be relocated to a new site.

    How were the potential locations identified?

    Council considered a number of recommendations from the Skate and Bike Development Advisory Committee and identified a number of potential sites to be further investigated.

    Where exactly would the skate park would be located on each of the potential sites?

    The exact location within each of the potential locations hasn't been identified, however once the preferred site has been determined, the specific location will be chosen with consideration of access for users, access to other amenities, distance to local homes and site contours.

    What role does the Skate and Bike Development Advisory Committee have in this process?

    The Committee was established to provide guidance and advice in establishing, designing and maintaining existing and future skate parks within the City. The relocation of the Wotton Reserve Skate Park is a primary focus.

    The Committee acts as a key stakeholder reference when considering the preferred location for the new skate park.

    The Committee includes five (5) City of Bayswater Ward Councillors and ten (10) community representatives.

    When will the new skate park and BMX dirt jumps be open and ready to use?

    The date of the new skate park and BMX dirt jumps being complete is yet to be determined, with future timelines to be confirmed following Council approval of the preferred location and the appointment of contractors involved in the delivery of the project.

    The City will aim to minimise the interruption to users between the closure of the current skate park and BMX dirt jumps and opening of the new facility. The current skate facilities are anticipated to remain in place for the duration of 2021.

    How will the skate park be funded?

    The State Government has confirmed $2.5million toward the relocation of the skatepark.

    What kind of equipment will be included in the new skate park?

    The features included in the new skate park and BMX dirt jumps were determined during community consultation. Refer to the detailed concept design and Skate Park renders for a list of included equipment

    Will there be a public toilet at the new facility?

    Yes. Public toilet facilities are located onsite within Wotton Reserve

    Can the concrete wall abutting Wotton Reserve be used for community art?

    No. The wall is part of a building owned by a private company and they prefer not to have community art on there wall.

    Is there a budget for the inclusion of Community Art?

    The Precent for Public Art Policy provides for a consideration of 1% public art contribution where a development exceeds $1million. In this instance, 1% equates to $25,000.