Skate and BMX in Ipswich
 Have Your Say on the Future of Skate and BMX in Ipswich!
The Ipswich City Council has taken a proactive approach to Skate and BMX Park planning and management by beginning work on a new Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy for the city.
This Strategy will be used to provide strategic direction on the maintenance, management, development, and activation of existing and new Skate and BMX facilities in Ipswich.
The involvement of the wider community, as well as current Skate and BMX facility users, will ensure that facilities are appropriately located, well-designed, enjoyable, appropriately challenging, in line with acceptable standards, and are safe and enjoyable for users of all ages and skill levels.
Some of the things the Strategy will involve are:
- Establishing a Skate and BMX Advisory Panel to allow young people to provide input and assistance into decisions around the planning, design, implementation, activation, management, maintenance and evaluation of Skate and BMX Facilities;
- Conducting an audit assessment of all exiting skate & BMX facilities within Ipswich to get a clear understanding of the current condition, safety and skill level, and what each facility has to offer;
- ensuring skate and BMX facilities are located in appropriate locations, and are in line with best practice planning, design and management;
- Proposing recommendations for supportive infrastructure required for the development of inclusive and integrated facilities;
- Proposing future improvements, upgrades and redevelopment, recommended sites for new skate and BMX facilities;
- The development of a broad scale Risk Management Plan;
- A prioritised implementation plan outlining how the recommendations will be delivered; and
- An Activation Strategy to ensure increased participation in the ongoing management of existing and planned facilities.
Following extensive community consultation, facility audits and background research, community engagement consultants, Plan C have completed work on the Stage One Needs Assessment
Stage 1 Needs Assessment.
Ipswich City Council and Plan C would like to thank the community for it's involvement in the project so far. The information gathered towards the development of the Stage 1: Needs Assessment of the Ipswich Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy will be critical in preparing stage two.
Stage 2: Ipswich Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy.
Council will now commence the development of the Stage 2: Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy. It is anticipated that thsi stage will be completed in late 2010.
Who is invited to have input?
Everyone!
To ensure this Strategy meets the needs of the community your input is crucial. The first rounds of consultation towards the development of the Stage 1 Needs Assessment has now been completed. It is anticipated that the DRAFT Stage 2: Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy will be available for public feedback in late 2010.
The project team are keen to hear from all that are interested in the project. All ideas are welcome. There are many different ways for you to be involved and have your say:
General Community
Council will aim to inform and consult with the broader community (not just Skate and BMX users) to seek their input into the Strategy.
Skate & BMX Advisory Group
We are in the process of establishing a Skate and BMX Advisory Group to provide an additional layer of local knowledge, start developing a vision for the Strategy, and build relationships with local Skate and BMX Facility Users. So, if you're keen to be part of this group to discuss ideas about how skate and BMX facilities in Ipswich can be improved, and where you would like to see them located, please get in touch with Council to express your interest.
Online
A convenient way to become involved in the project is to jump online and share your thoughts on Skate and BMX Facilities in Ipswich.
You can also share a conversation with other Ipswich skaters and BMXers on these webforums: www.skateboard.com.au and www.freestylebmx.com.au/forum. Finally, join the Facebook Group Ipswich Skate and BMX Strategy to stay up to date with what's happening with the project and connect with other people who love Ipswich Skate and BMX.
Contact
For more information about the project and how you can be involved, or if you have something you would like to discuss regarding the Skate & BMX Facilities Strategy, please contact Council on the details below:
Phone: (07) 3810 6666
Email: council@ipswich.qld.gov.au
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