THE Hunter’s first professional skateboarder has thrown his support behind a proposal to build an iconic skate bowl on the sand at south Newcastle beach.
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John Bogaerts approves of Newcastle City Council’s proposal to build a competition-standard skate bowl and street-style skate facilities as part of the next stage of the Bathers Way project.
He said the progressive design would add a new dimension to an already rich local skateboarding culture.
“I think it’s absolutely outstanding,” he said.
“Not just the bowl but the fact that the old park is getting upgraded as well. As far as facilities go, we’re probably in front of Sydney once this is built.”
Mr Bogaerts, who played a pivotal role in establishing the skate park at Bar Beach, intended to be involved in Newcastle City Council’s consultation process to ensure the design was world class, but also user-friendly for all levels and capabilities.
Newcastle City Council’s concept plans for the next stage of the $36 million coastal revitalisation project were revealed last week.
