Brewers Road Skatepark To Get New Half Pipe

Mackay Regional Council has ordered a new half pipe for the Brewers Road Skatepark in Sarina to replace the existing unit, which has become structurally unsafe due to vandalism and misuse.
The equipment in the skatepark is designed for skateboards, scooters, roller blades and bicycles but there have been reports of motorbikes using the facility.
Unfortunately, the replacement unit is not expected to arrive until December.

In the meantime, the vandalised equipment has been cordoned off for safety reasons and will be removed. However, the rest of the skatepark is open and available to be used by the community.

Mayor Greg Williamson said it was disappointing to see the recent spike in vandalism of public facilities across the region.

“Over the last month we’ve had almost $20,000 in damages inflicted on public property,” Mayor Williamson said.

“In Sarina, two sets of public toilets have been damaged and the Sarina Museum has had the windows smashed in and the exterior vandalised,” he said.

“The shade sails in Apex Park in Sarina have also been slashed and we have been quoted more than $10,000 to replace them.

“Meanwhile in Woodlands District Park in Andergrove, the barbecues have been repeatedly covered in burnt plastic.

“Not only do ratepayers have to foot the bill for these repairs, but it means a number of our public facilities are now out of action.”

Council has been consulting with local authorities about these matters.

Residents are being asked to report any suspicious activity in public areas to the police immediately.

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The vandalised equipment at the Brewers Road Skatepark has been cordoned off for safety reasons and will be removed, however, the rest of the skatepark is open and available to be used by the community

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