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Construction on skatepark expansion begins Monday

Jun 15, 2018 | 5:51 AM

Crews will begin working on the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion Monday.

Back in February, it was announced that the city’s 2015-2018 capital plan included the $475,000, 6,000 square foot project.

The original completion date was slated for July, that has been changed to early September.

 

The features will be:

-Turnaround Quarter Pipe

-Skateable Seating

-Slappy Curb & Brick Texture Bank

-Manual Pad in Slappy Bank

-16’ Flat Ledge

-Mini Hip

-Spine & Roll-Over Combo

-4’ Deep Flow Pocket

-Roll-In to Waterfall Bump

-7’ Deep End Pocket

-Mini Roll-In Wave Transition

 

“The City and New Line Skatepark Inc. hosted multiple community consultations and online surveys looking to gain as much input and feedback from park users, funders, operators, park neighbours and all other community stakeholders on proposed expansion designs as possible,” says Karen McGriskin, Manager Sport Development, Wellness and Culture.Skatepark Expansion Design Demo Image

The skatepark will be closed during construction.