Construction of an $8 million bike and skate facility in Duncraig is a step closer after the City of Joondalup awarded two construction tenders at last Tuesday’s council meeting.
The Duncraig Adventure Hub is expected to open in autumn 2025, with the $8.1 million construction taking over a former tennis courts site on Ron Chamberlain Drive.
The skate park and bike facilities are major features of the hub, which will incorporate a multipurpose court, play space, barbecues, shaded hangout spaces, restrooms, CCTV and lighting.
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The city said feedback from extensive consultation 2021 with local residents in drop-in sessions, community group meetings, stakeholder engagement, online interactions and surveys was incorporated into the final design of the precinct.
The city said Curtin University’s Act Belong Commit team was also consulted.
Phase 3 Construction was chosen to undertake the design, supply and construction of the skate facilities at Percy Doyle Reserve an estimated cost of $1.1 million. Common Grounds Pty Ltd was awarded the tender for the $800,000 bike facility.
Lotterywest contributed $3 million in funding towards the project, while the city used $1 million from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding program.
Joondalup deputy mayor Adrian Hill said the tender appointments were an important milestone in the long-awaited project.
“The Duncraig Adventure Hub is much anticipated by young people in our community, particularly those living in the southern suburbs of our city,” he said.
“Our youth recreation strategy identified there was a need for youth facilities like this in the south, as our very popular facilities at Mirror Park Skate Park in Ocean Reef and Kinross Skate Park are a long way for young people to travel to.
“This much-needed space will offer young people and the wider community an exciting place to build community and enhance wellbeing, with a particular focus on mental health.
“Our city is committed to providing dynamic social spaces that foster community cohesion and enrich the lives of our youth and we are confident the Duncraig Adventure Hub will transform this space into a vibrant zone for young people.”