The Black Head Skate Park will open to the public on Saturday 10 October, delivering a long-awaited facility to the Hallidays Point community.
Located in Wylie Breckenridge Park, the skate park caters to all abilities and features a large bowl, a street section and a number of transition areas.
The facility also incorporates gardens and seating, with natural shade provided by the existing trees.
MidCoast Council's Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton, said it was wonderful to see the Black Head Skate Park become a reality after years of advocacy from the local community.
"We know the people of Hallidays Point have wanted a skate park for a long time, so it's a proud day to be able to deliver it to them," said Ms Hatton.
"The community has been involved in the project since the very beginning, from the early days of advocating for the park right through to providing input into the location and design."
Construction of the skate park began in March this year and was originally scheduled for completion at the end of June; however, this timeline was set back by significant wet weather.
The project was funded through a $435,000 grant from the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as funds collected from developers by Council to deliver infrastructure to communities.
The Lions Club of Hallidays Point will host an event to celebrate the opening of the skate park on Sunday 16 November from 11am-4pm.
The event will be held at Wylie Breckenridge Park and will feature live music, market stalls, food stalls, and skating demonstrations and competitions.
