ROMSEY’S growing skate community is set to take the sport to the next level with the completion of the Romsey Lions Park Reserve skate park transformation.
The new skate park comes complete with a bowl, quarter pipe, mini ramp and various hips and corners as well as shade shelters, seating, lighting, landscaping and pathways.
Local skateboarders, scooter riders, BMXers, and others now have a great new base to test their skills at a venue that caters for beginners right up to those with advanced skills.
State Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas joined the local community open day on Sunday, March 2, to celebrate the official opening of the revamped venue, backed by a $950,000 Victorian Government investment.
Ms Thomas said that improved facilities like this make it easier for locals to live active and healthy lifestyles and will breathe new life into youth culture in the town.
“The community asked for this and it’s fantastic for them to have the skate park they deserve. Skaters in Romsey of all ages and abilities now have a place to keep active and enjoy the outdoors,” she said.
“Romsey is home to a passionate community of skaters, and it’s wonderful to see they now have a skate park that meets the needs of people of all ages and abilities.”
Ms Thomas acknowledged Macedon Ranges Shire for its support of the project, the Community Bank for its $225,000 financial contribution, the Romsey Lancefield Lions Club for its $200,000 financial contribution, Newearth Constructions for its more than $31,000 in-kind contribution, and the local community for its involvement in the design and delivery consultation phases.
