Tenders sought for skate park and playspace

BASS Coast Shire is seeking tenders for the construction of Kilcunda’s skate park and renewal of playspace project at the foreshore. 

The proposed works include construction of a skate bowl, local level playspace and supporting park amenities.

The tender period closes on Wednesday, September 21 at 2.00pm. 

A recent grant from the state government’s Sports and Recreation Victoria, Local Sport Infrastructure Fund allowed the $575,500 project to come to fruition, with council committing to fund the remaining $325,500.

The design for the skate park and playspace has been developed over the past 12 months by skate and play specialist Playce, in consultation with residents and the Kilcunda Community Association.

The design includes a skate park with a bowl and roll in for beginners, a deep end for more advanced skaters, slappy kerb, water fall and pier seven ledge.

The facility will also feature a shelter with seating and an accessible ramp entrance from both the Bass Coast Rail Trail and the foreshore.

The playspace will include a natural feeling space with timber and rock features, along with traditional play elements for climbing, sliding and swinging.

The project will also include landscaping works, with some minor vegetation removal, however, the existing Norfolk Island Pine which creates shade will be kept. 

Additional trees and garden beds will be planted to act as landscape buffers around the play and skate areas. 

Seating, paths, a water fountain, bins and bike racks will also be installed.