Putāruru Skate Park Development Ground Broken!
Putāruru Skate Park Development Ground Broken!
The ground at the Putāruru Skate Park development was broken today by contractor, J-Stone Skate Parks.
The park will be fenced off and unavailable for public use whilst physical works are underway. This includes during the Christmas break and Summer holidays. J-Stone has confirmed the provisional completion date of the skate park is March 2023.
“We understand the timing of the closure during the summer break is unfavourable to skate bowl users. However, to move forward with the project safely and efficiently, we have to close the bowl to the public,” said Council’s project manager, Joanne Salvacion.
“We appreciate the continuous patience, support and understanding from the Putāruru Community and we are excited to see the physical works kick off for this development,” Joanne added.
During the LTP last year Council proposed to either refurbish the Putāruru skate bowl only, or to refurbish the bowl and enhance the Park by committing additional funding. The bigger and better option was supported by 78% of submitters, so that’s what Council decided to deliver.
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Issued by Brooke Sullivan, Communications Advisor
on behalf of the South Waikato District Council, Torphin Crescent, Tokoroa.
Phone: 07 855 0769 Email: Brooke.Sullivan@southwaikato.govt.nz
Inquiries should be directed to Joanne Salvacion
Project Manager. South Waikato District Council
