Byford Skate Park Upgrades

Pre-construction planning works for the Byford Skate Park – Stage 2 extension are continuing with the finalisation of clearing permits and preparation of a detailed Revegetation Management Plan currently in progress.

Required by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) as part of the clearing permit application process, the Revegetation Management Plan will ensure the new skateable surface and surrounding upgrades to the park will be installed in a responsible manner, helping to off-set the loss of native trees as part of the necessary clearing works.

The Shire recognises the importance of these trees and understands the need to mitigate the environmental impact of their removal.

The Revegetation Management Plan is a key part of the Shire’s clearing permit application, which will be submitted to DWER in the coming weeks.

The Shire will then continue with the construction phase of the project following application approval by DWER.

Upgrades to Byford Skate Park have reached an exciting milestone with the final concept plans for Stage 2 works now complete.

The final plan was completed following two rounds of community engagement which saw Byford’s keen young skaters, BMX riders and scooter stars providing their feedback on the upgrades.

Their vision has now shaped the future of the facility, with the final plans including several of the popular ideas raised such as a spine, rails, bank and a box jump.

Other key factors in the concept plan include:

• Multiple elements situated in succession for a longer ride
• Sections of the facility to cater for both beginners and experienced riders
• Provision of shade structure for viewing and seating areas
• A space for future artwork
• Drinking fountain, overhead lights and CCTV cameras
• Parkour high bars and walls

Construction of the upgrades is scheduled to begin by mid-November 2023.

These upgrades will help turn the Briggs Park precinct into a vibrant community hub offering a place for recreation, creativity and social engagement for our Shire’s young people.

The project is being funded by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

The Byford Skate Park – Stage 2 upgrades have reached a significant milestone, with the latest concept designs now available for public comment.

Residents are invited to review the concept designs and have their say via the Shire’s Your Say SJ page before the public comment period closes on Wednesday, 14 June 2023.

Two separate concepts have been developed by expert designers Skate Sculpture, featuring a collection of new skateable elements as well as seating and lighting upgrades for the precinct.

The new concepts were launched at the Shire’s second Byford Skate Park workshop on Tuesday, 24 May, with 50 of the suburb’s eager young skaters providing feedback on what they would like to see included in the upgrades.

Following this community consultation period and once a concept design has been decided upon, the project will advance to the detailed design stage before ultimately being presented to Council for comment.

The Byford Skate Park – Stage 2 upgrades are an $800,000 project funded by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Planning for upgrades to the Byford Skate Park has commenced with Stage 2 set to breathe new life into the precinct located within Briggs Park.

Funded by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the $800,000 Stage 2 project will see the skating surface extended with new skateable elements, seating and lighting introduced to the park.

The scope of works for Stage 2 will include consultation with stakeholders, design and construction.

The upgrades will be a major boost for young people located in the Shire’s busiest suburb, offering a more exciting and accessible space to Byford youth.

The Shire will be holding a series of community consultation workshops where residents are invited to have their say on the skate park upgrades over the coming weeks.

The first workshop will be held at the Byford Skate Park on 7 March 2023, kicking off at 3.30pm.

Comments attributed to Member for Darling Range MLA Hugh Jones

“I am very happy to see planning for my skate park commitment commencing, and that young people will have the opportunity to provide input into its design,”

“The Byford Skate Park expansion will provide a contemporary space for our youth, recognising the exponential growth around Byford.”

Comments attributed to Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale President Cr Michelle Rich

“Byford Skate Park is one of our Shire’s busiest youth precincts,”

“Located close to schools, the Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre and the Shire’s Youth Space, hundreds of our young residents make use of the skate park every week.

“The Shire is pleased to be working with the State Government to carry out these upgrades after our residents identified the project as a key priority in the Shire’s recent Community Perception Survey.

“This is an exciting step on our journey to providing better support for SJ’s youth and the Shire thanks the State Government for their contribution.”