Skateboarders will soon be able to practice some of same tricks as former World Champion Melbourne skateboarder Renton Millar at The Shed in Cranbourne East.By Lia Bichel
THERE will be plenty of ollies, kickflips, grinds and grabs when The Shed reopens in Cranbourne East next weekend.
The world-class indoor skating and BMX facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
The Shed closed in 2007, and initial designs for the new facility were created about two years ago.
The facility was designed and built by Shane Serena, who’s built several competition skateboard courses around Australia.
For the past 18 months, six qualified tradesmen with backgrounds in skateboarding spent many hours recreating The Shed.
The end product will be undercover and will cater for skateboarders, BMX riders, inline skaters and scooter riders. It will feature a vert ramp, bowl, street area and foam pit.
Spectators will be able to use the extensive raised walkways and various viewing areas in The Shed.
Amateur skaters and riders will also benefit from clinics which will be held regularly, including school holidays.
Lynbrook father Mario Bonica said while The Shed was set to reopen in Cranbourne soon, it would be important to still build something in the booming area of Lynbrook.
He said his twin 12-year-old boys would love to see a skate park built in their town.
At the moment, Mr Bonica drives about 40 minutes to take his sons to the large indoor skate park in Braybrook.
Casey council is set to investigate the possibility of building a skate park in Lynbrook.
The Shed will reopen on Saturday 13 November. Admission is $7.50 for three hours – which is the least expensive indoor skate park facility in Australia. Annual memberships are also available.
