Mount Maunganui Skateboarding Association
PO Box 13181
Tauranga 3141
admin@MSA.org.nz

Monday, 12 July 2010

Stuart Crosby Tauranga City Council

Project Proposal – Blake Park Vertical Ramp Upgrade

Hi Stuart,

The Blake Park vertical ramp is a 21 year old iconic Bay of Plenty landmark. The half- pipe ‘U’ shaped structure is the universal symbol for extreme sports athleticism and is a complete compliment to surfing.

The structure of this community amenity is likely to be decommissioned in 2011 by the TCC Tauranga City Council. MSA Mount Skateboarding Association has maintained the plywood exterior surface and underlying structure for the last 8 years. MSA, established in 2002, represents more than 20 active members dedicated to maintaining vertical skateboarding facilities in BOP; Without dedication from MSA, the Blake Park ramp facility would have faced demolition in 2002.

BOP has always set that standard of vert skateboarding in New Zealand, is the permanent home to many boardriders of international standard. Whilst all boardriders love and respect the existing Blake Park facility, it is not up to international standard. This proposal provides the detail required to approve the upgrade; is complete with detailed specifications, attached.

The vertical ramp upgrade strengthens BOP status and attractiveness as a destination for surfing and recreation.

Whilst the facility requires no day-to-day management, MSA is dedicated to ensuring this facility is maintained, liaised with TCC as required, to ensure an international standard.

Please review the enclosed documentation. Regards

Michael Peter Lee, Anthony McLeod
Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman

Mount Maunganui Skateboard Association
PO Box 13181
Tauranga 3141
admin@MSA.skate.org.nz

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust TECT
273 Devonport Road
PO Box 356
Tauranga
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Funding Proposal – Blake Park Vertical Ramp Upgrade

The Blake Park vertical ramp, constructed more than 20 years ago, is an iconic landmark in the Bay of Plenty. The half-pipe, ‘U’ shaped structure is the universal symbol for extreme sports athleticism and is a complete compliment to surfing.This community amenity is set to be decommissioned in 2011 by the TCC Tauranga City Council, amidst MSA Mount Skateboarding Association maintaining the plywood exterior surface and underlying structure.

MSA, established in 2002, represents more than 15 active members dedicated to maintaining vertical skateboarding facilities in BOP; Without dedication from MSA, the Blake Park ramp facility would have faced demolition in 2002.

BOP is the pinnacle of vert skateboarding in New Zealand; BOP dominates the very best of NZ vertical skateboarding, is the permanent home to many boardriders of international standard. Whilst all boardriders appreciate the existing Blake Park facility, it is not up to international standard.

This proposal is intended to serve as an initial discussion document, with a further detailed specification [thanks to Jason Parkes] to follow.

The vertical ramp upgrade strengthens BOP status and attractiveness as a destination for surfing and recreation.

Whilst the facility requires no day-to-day management, MSA is dedicated to ensuring this facility is maintained, liased with TCC as required, to ensure an international standard.

We now welcome you to review our detailed, proposed specifications. Regards

Michael Lee, Anthony McLeod
Secretary/Treasurer, Chairman
MSA MSA