Byron’s epic new skate park now open

Byron Bay’s brand new and totally epic 10 foot skate bowl and ramps are primed and ready to ride.

After nine months of construction, Council is excited to welcome the community to Jarjumirr Park - its brand new and fully-awesome, competition-level skate park in Byron Bay’s Sandhills Estate.

“Skaters have been waiting for many, many years for this skate park and we are very grateful to the NSW Government for supporting this project,” Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, said.

“This skate park has been designed by CONVIC, recognised as a world leader in the design and delivery of skate parks,” Mayor Lyon said.

“While we have an official ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for mid-year, we know our skaters and their families can’t wait so in the meantime, we are inviting everyone to come down and try it out – your skate park is open!!” trying to make sense of what is happening but not succeeding.

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“Best of all is that this an all abilities facility that is available to people of all ages to enjoy.

“It’s important for our community to recognise the critical role the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal people and Tweed Byron Local Aboriginal Land Council played in enabling this project to be delivered for Byron Shire on this land,” Mayor Lyon said. “To everyone in our community, some who have been campaigning for this for more than 30 years, and to former Mayor Simon

Local artwork to adorn Council-owned building sites

Artwork by ten local artists will adorn temporary vinyl mesh fencing around a number of Councilowned buildings while they undergo flood restoration.

Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg congratulated the winning artists and thanked them for helping to lift the community’s heart as the city recovers from the February 2022 natural disaster.

“Construction sites are usually ugly and will be a constant reminder of the tragedy that befell our community. I hope when people walk past these construction sites, the artwork puts a smile on their face and lifts their spirit,” he said.

The mesh fencing will be used during the reconstruction of the Lismore Regional Gallery, Lismore

Richardson, thank you for your patience – this is everyone’s place so enjoy it and look after it,” he said.

“I am not a skater but my kids will love this and to me it looks like a top-notch facility,” the Mayor said.

“Not only will this be an area for our kids and young people to be active and connect with their community, it will be an important place for learning about cultural heritage too,” the Mayor said.

Jarjumirr Park – Byron Skate Park has received

$2.05 million from the NSW Government in funding support with an additional $600,000 from Byron Shire Council.

Council wishes to thank the residents and business stakeholders for their patience and cooperation during construction.

Skate Park activation including skate etiquette, skate safe workshops, and Friday night Jam sessions will be running over the next three months.

Further information will be available from Council’s website.

Lismore; some works tell diverse stories about this place and the community. In contrast, others delight in colour and pattern, and some bring messages of hope.

Library, City Hall and the Memorial Baths,.

The winning entrants were chosen by a Creative Arts panel after Council issued a call out for interested local artists.

The chosen artists have a deep connection to

Congratulations to Amarina Toby, Wojak, Chas Glover, Claudie Frock, Gala Jane, Jenny Kitchener, Kathryn Dolby, Lucy Vader, Sunita Bala, and a collaborative work from the Auslan community with Kai GecsoThordycraft.

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