Update

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Your valuable feedback has been collected and analysed by the team. A summary of what we heard in the second Phase of engagement can be found in this Engagement Summary Report.

We have shared all your feedback on the draft concept design with our design team and, where possible, the design has been amended in response to the feedback. You can view renders of the final design here.

Please note that there was some feedback that was unable to be implemented. This includes design changes and requests for elements that are currently outside of the project scope. Information regarding some of these elements is noted below:

• Retaining existing paths and creating new connections: The design has a variety of access points connecting to the existing path network and allows for movement through the site without the inclusion of designated pedestrian paths.
• Fencing to separate the skatepark from the dog off leash area and/or enclose the skatepark to provide a barrier between children and dogs: This is not part of the project scope. The skatepark will extend into and replace the existing carpark area only. There is a low-level stone wall between the off- leash area and the skatepark. Dog owners and walkers are reminded that dogs are expected to remain under effective control even while off-lead.
• Fencing to enclose the skatepark to manage use: This is not part of the project scope. Fencing the site does not guarantee no access after dark and may create feelings of inaccessibility for new users and division of the community spaces. Appropriate use will be managed via an ‘etiquette’ sign that describes the ‘rules’ of use, including encouraging daytime use only. Lighting of the skatepark is also not part of the project scope so as not to encourage nighttime use.
• Noise deflection barriers and noise reduction materials: The proposed design includes in-situ concrete elements which are considered quieter than the existing prefabricated ramps.
• Please note: there are numerous third-party assets in this area. We have been working through the relevant approval processes with the contractor and these asset owners to satisfy these requirements, however some amendments to the proposed design maybe required. Some features may be unable to be included or implemented.

About the project.

Port Melbourne Skatepark (also known as Graham Street Skatepark) is located in Port Melbourne underneath the Graham Street overpass. Due to age and general wear from use, the current skate facilities are approaching the end of their useful life.

Following community consultation in 2016, we committed to upgrading this space to improve our community's access to quality recreational facilities, and to improve connections through and around the site. In 2020, we received $250,000 of grant funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria to support these works.

In February 2024, we reconnected with the community to ensure we were delivering a facility that meets our community's expectations. We developed a draft design that reflects the diversity of the community members who use the park. We engaged a specialist team of consultants led by Grind Projects Pty Ltd, with design involvement from Playce Pty Ltd and Baseplate.

Your feedback helped to shape the vision for the skatepark. A huge thank you to the skate community and broader community for your enthusiastic participation. The feedback you provided during the online and in-person consultations played a vital role in shaping this community-driven draft design.

You can read the Engagement Summary Report here to find out what we heard in February 2024.

Explore the Draft Design

This draft design outlines the vision for the skatepark's exciting future. We invite you to review the draft design and tell us what you think.

Click here to read more about the Draft Design, Ideas & Inspiration or scroll through the draft design pictures below.