Scotts Head gains grant for highly-anticipated skate and recreation park

AFTER 30 years of community discussion and fundraising by the Scotts Head community, a skate and recreation park will be delivered on the Village Green, thanks to a $255,578 grant from the NSW Government.

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee welcomed the grant funding for this community-driven project.

“The skate park has been on the drawing board for a long time and I know the Scotts Head community supports the project, so it is great news for Council to have been successful in securing this grant to deliver a partnership project,” he said.

“In November 2021 to January 2022, Council surveyed the community about a potential skate park and 58 percent of the community told us they ride, skate or scoot and that they would benefit from having a skate park.”

“The concept design and feasibility report has been done, so now we can get on with building this highly anticipated piece of new recreational infrastructure.”

The feasibility report for the skate park determined a 400 square metre footprint for the park would best suit the project budget and the community’s preferred location of the western-side of the Village Green.

Scotts Head Community Group Chairperson Tony Crimmins said the skate park would provide an important community space for skate enthusiasts of all ages.

“It is very rewarding to see our years of advocacy for an additional space for our youth coming to fruition,” he said.

“They rely on parents driving them to facilities all over the valley and beyond.

“I anticipate there will be some relieved parents after today’s announcement.

“The village green is a natural centre of the town and this new skate park will enhance its appeal and use.”

The skate park will be delivered through a 50-50 funding partnership with the NSW Government Infrastructure Grant contributing $255,578 and Council and community donations matching this amount.