Korumburra’s growing skate community is set to take the sport to the next level with the completion of a new skate park at the Korumburra Railway Precinct.
Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh today joined local celebrations to officially open the new skate park, backed by a $100,000 Allan Labor Government investment.
Informed by community consultation, the new skate park comes complete with transition and bank areas, as well as ride-on rails from old railway tracks. In addition, the park features a series of quarter pipes and kerbs, a manual pad, and mellow bank.
Local skateboarders, scooter riders, BMXers, and more now have a great new base to test their skills at a venue that caters for beginners to intermediate.
With skateboarding now an Olympic sport, it’s the perfect venue for recreational skating and development programs for all ages and breathes new life into youth culture in Korumburra.
The Victorian Budget 2025/26 is providing $20 million to support the development of high-quality, accessible community sports infrastructure across the state.
It’s part of the more than $2.4 billion invested by the Victorian Government into community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.
From skate parks to pavilion upgrades, investments like these provide high-quality and accessible places for Victorians to reap the benefits of sport and active recreation participation.
Tom McIntosh MP acknowledged South Gippsland Shire for its financial contribution of $320,000 towards the project and the local community for its involvement in the consultation phases that informed the design and delivery of these wonderful facilities.
For more information about infrastructure grant opportunities available through the Victorian Government visit sport.vic.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh
“The community asked for this and it’s fantastic for them to have the skate park they deserve. Skaters in Korumburra of all ages and abilities now have another place to keep active and enjoy the outdoors.”
“Korumburra is home to a passionate community of skaters, and it’s wonderful to see they now have a skate park that meets the needs of people of all ages and abilities.”
“Better facilities make it easier for Victorians to get back into local sport and recreation and live active and healthy lifestyles.”
