Nars Walker tests out the Baldivis Youth Space as Mayor Barry Sammels looks on.
Camera IconNars Walker tests out the Baldivis Youth Space as Mayor Barry Sammels looks on. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Baldivis youth space given seal of approval

Gabrielle JefferyWeekend Kwinana Courier

Baldivis youth have a new place to hang out and keep fit with the opening of the new Baldivis Youth Space.

The purpose-built outdoor recreation space at Tranby Reserve was officially opened by Mayor Barry Sammels on Saturday, May 27.

Local young people gave it a thorough test drive, particularly as they played a huge part in designing the space, Cr Sammels said.

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“Its design involved extensive community consultation and input from local primary and secondary students because we wanted to ensure it would be a place that appealed to them and that they wanted to use,” he said.

“Our aim was to create an enjoyable, contemporary space that gave young people in the area a sense of ownership, encouraged them to be physically active and gave them opportunities to interact and make new friends.

“I think we have achieved that and I look forward to it becoming a popular place for young people in Baldivis.”

Features of the facility include a 40m skate plaza, a parkour climbing frame, a ropes course, climbing walls, a chill-out space and four trampolines.

With a price tag of $450,000, the project was designed by landscape architect Playce and built by Environmental Industries.

It is the first outdoor recreation space in Baldivis, with a second, larger space planned in the future.

The City will hold a range of activities at the new space over the coming months, including parkour classes.

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