Responding to Funboxes get Burnside residents fuming

Interesting article to read, and I agree on the amount of money being wasted on a feasibility study is ridiculous, you could probably build a new skatepark for those dollars. I lived in Kensington Park for 20 years and have now lived in Hazelwood Park for 11 years. The difference in community is amazing, and not for the better. This area has a large ageing population of plus 75+ year olds who think they own the neighbourhood. The area proposed for a skate park is perfect, since the fun boxes have been installed, I’ve seen lots of kids and parents enjoying the space and crossing over the road to buy a coffee and food, so it’s good for the economy as well. That space is a dead area anyway, make a skate park out of it, put some benches and seating in for the parents, it will be great. This neighbourhood is finally getting more young families moving in. Time to think of the future. – Ric Matto

A well-written and very informative article about the Burnside Council administration. Never bothered much in the past but attended the last meeting to learn why Burnside Council have such a particular reputation amongst other councils. – Giocondo Caon

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The skate parks in Burnside have been great. You probably haven’t noticed how many kids are playing outdoors and enjoying these spaces. I am a parent of eight and five-year-old children, and I’ve been taking them to the skate park over the last few weeks, and they love it. I am also organizing a reception catch-up at the skate park. Have you had a look at the playgrounds in Burnside? They are not very good. There’s only one that kids seem to like going to. I believe the Burnside Council could find other areas to save money, but parks and skate parks are essential for Burnside, especially since so many families and young kids live here. Remember, outdoor activities are important for children’s mental health and development. – Stephany Luize

One very good suggestion from residents is to build the Skate Park in the much bigger car park at the Burnside Council Chambers on the corner of Greenhill and Portrush Rds. Main road access, on a bus route, opposite Burnside Village, so parents can go shopping, unlike Devereux Rd, there are no businesses affected by a loss of car parking, perfect! – John Easling

I agree with Mike. What a stupid place to put a skate park. It is so squashed in. Where are the toilets and where are you supposed to park as it’s in the car park. I can’t believe that the Council is going to spend my money on a feasibility study when me, an ordinary citizen, can see it’s ridiculous. My grandson uses a skate park in a park setting with toilets and an oval and playground in Avenue Rd, Cumberland Park. That makes sense. – Jill Saunders 

As a long-time resident living on Linden Avenue, I very much appreciated your article about the skate/wheel park proposed at the end of our street. We have, with logic, intelligence and 833 signatures, approached Burnside Council with reasons as to why this is a very illogical project – for social, health and safety and not to mention financial reasons. All have been ignored and almost patronised. We have not been given any information as to the number of residents who want a skate/wheel park. I could go on and on, but it is exhausting endeavouring to appeal to this Council to resist spending money when they do not have it. – Marilyn Betchley.