Barossa Loop Park Improvements
Consultation has concluded
Things are changing!
March 2023 Update: The City's contractors have confirmed the timeline for demotion. What can you expect to see in the coming weeks?
- 17 March 2023: Site fencing being erected around the skate park
- 20-24 March 2023: Demolition being carried out at site
- 25 March- 21 April 2023: Landscaping and beautifying of the new space
- 28 April 2023: Completion of the project!
Following feedback from local residents, stakeholders and Council, the City are repurposing the area in which Barossa Skate Park in Harrisdale, currently resides.
This means the skate park will be removed and will be repurposed to a more passive landscaped environment, providing the community with a quiet, natural parkland space to enjoy. In addition to the skate park component of the park, the basketball hoop and backboard will also be removed.
Why? The decision was in response to a recent independent assessment of the noise attributed to the current facilities, which showed noise levels higher than permitted.
Numerous alternatives to the complete removal of the skate park were considered, however no ‘active’ recreation solutions were deemed viable.
You can see the concept here or in the documents tab to the right 👉
Additionally, you can see the full council report presenting the results of the noise assessment undertaken for the Barossa Skate Park here, or in the documents tabs to the right 👉
Works expected to commence: February 2023, no set date has been confirmed at this stage.
For the duration of the re-development and to allow construction to go ahead safely, the current space will be temporarily closed with the construction site surrounded by fencing.
The majority of works will involve earthworks, landscaping and modifications to retained park infrastructure/landscaping. The primary hours of work will be on the weekdays from 7.00am to 5.00pm.
There may be some noise and dust during the work for nearby residents and businesses. We will make every effort to minimise the impact of the works on the community as much as possible. The City of Armadale thanks local residents and businesses in advance for their patience during these works.
Construction work is not expected to have an adverse impact on any resident or property, however should you wish to discuss any concerns prior to the works commencing or during the construction period, please contact the Parks Development team on 9394 5000 or email parks@armadale.wa.gov.au.
Who's Listening
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Phone 9394 5223 Email javery@armadale.wa.gov.au
We are disappointed with the decision to remove this vital and vibrant area for kids and families to enjoy. It’s hard to get kids away from their devices and this was a great outlet around the corner from home. This suggests a very reactive and poor decision making with utterly no consultation with the local community that use the facility. We love the close proximity to the park from home and with no alternative provided for the kids to use. I suggest all like minded residents to join me in a petition to the council to rethink this decision as currently it is a waste of rate payers money to lose a popular local facility launched with much fanfare not too long ago. I don't feel like we are getting any value in return.
What a shame you are taking away one of the best local places for young teens to be active
Really disappointed that these facilities are being removed. My young daughter uses the skate park to help her overcome certain challenges and my son uses the basketball court for fitness. We love within close proximity to the park and now I am concerned there are no suitable alternatives for my children to use. The location of the park was one of the reasons we built in the area and with over the top rates I don't feel like we are getting any value in return.