Belconnen skatepark half-pipe

A new competition standard half-pipe has now been built at the skatepark along Emu Bank in Belconnen. The half-pipe is approximately 7 metres tall and provides another space for skateboarding, freestyle BMX, scootering and more.

The new facility will also be able to hold both amateur and professional skating competitions.

Construction

The half-pipe was built in sections which were transported to site and then craned into place and put together on-site.

The project also includes lighting, minor landscaping and two murals on the half-pipe.

The first mural was painted by James Houlcroft who painted each pigeon-headed figure to represent the spectrum of skaters who make the Canberra skateboarding community what it is today. Why pigeons? James was exploring the tendency for skaters and pigeons to be found in similar places which include public areas full of concrete and corners.

The second mural was painted by Eddie Mo in collaboration with Paul Licayan, known as ‘PAW’ in the street art world, whose mural replicates the shape and style of the underside of a skateboard. This mural represents the culture and history of the Belconnen skatepark, where the popular graffiti and street culture practice of decorating the underside of a board is popular.

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