Mandurah Skate Park opening first milestone in Waterfront Project

The City of Mandurah's brand new skate park will officially open this week, revealing iconic leisure and social spaces.

The newly completed skate park, located on the western foreshore, is the first stage of the $22m Mandurah Waterfront Project which is set to deliver new and improved foreshore spaces for people to enjoy. 

Designed and constructed by Convic Designs, the Mandurah Skate Park includes three skate zones for different skill levels including a competition bowl area for skaters, BMX and scooter riders.

There will also be power provisions at the site for events and competitions. 

The space features social and leisure areas including grassed areas, elevated spectator seating with shelters, lighting, drinking fountains, a basketball half-court and pedestrian connections to the wider area.

A new destination-level play space will also be constructed on the western foreshore, as well as new toilets to replace the existing outdated facilities. 

The custom-designed area will include components, artwork and interpretive elements that celebrate Mandurah's cultural heritage, including Welcome to Country signage, 'Wandjoo, Welcome to Didaalamaap, Bindjared Boodja'.

The milestone Waterfront Project has been funded by the State Government, the Federal Government and the City of Mandurah.

The project has a number of components and stages including the Western Foreshore Recreation Precinct, the Eastern Foreshore South Precinct, Smart Street Precinct and the Eastern Foreshore North Boardwalk Precinct. 

Mayor Rhys Williams said he expected to see many locals, families and visitors enjoying the new destination-level skate and activity space during the festive season and for many years to come.

"The skate park is nothing shore of incredible. It's been designed with the help of Mandurah people, including young residents and the finished product is something we can all be proud of," he said. 

"People from far and wide will want to come to our skate park to try it out, and this will give people yet another reason to come to Mandurah and enjoy everything we have to offer.

"The opening of the skate park, coupled with our plans for Mandurah's waterfront, cements how we're shaping our future by creating great spaces for our community and visitors, boosting tourism and our local economy and generating jobs for the future.

"The Waterfront Project clearly demonstrates our commitment to transforming Mandurah and hopefully it will prompt further interest from private investors to get on board now and help deliver on the promise that is Mandurah."

The Mandurah Skate Park in Hall Park will be opened to the public on Wednesday, December 16 from 12pm to 4pm, with the official opening presentation at 1pm. 

The community is invited to join the celebration for free, including skateboarding sessions and demonstrations with Skateboarding WA, prize giveaways and entertainment.

Skateboarding clinics and sessions are limited and require pre-registration - the community can book a spot at www.skateboardingwa.com.au