Parkour equipment at Esplanade Youth Plaza is currently closed and not available for use while renewals works are undertaken.
The works will include decommissioning the existing elements and installing new parkour equipment, and new softfall surfacing.
Works are expected to begin on-site in 2027, with the parkour area remaining closed until the renewal is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Why is the parkour equipment currently closed?
The existing parkour equipment has reached the end of its service life. Some elements have failed and been removed, while others have been fenced off due to safety concerns and are no longer available for use.
- When will the parkour area be renewed?
Funding has been allocated in the City’s 2026/27 financial year budget, and renewal works are scheduled to commence onsite in 2027 following procurement and contractor appointment.
- What works will be undertaken as part of the renewal?
The project will involve removing the existing end-of-life equipment and installing new parkour-style elements, along with new softfall surfacing.
- Will the new parkour equipment be different from what is there now?
The renewal will replace the existing equipment with similar-style, like-for-like parkour elements rather than introducing a significantly different design or facility.
- Will the parkour area be expanded?
No. The renewed equipment will be installed within the existing parkour area footprint, and there are no plans to expand the facility.
- Will the new equipment meet current safety standards?
Yes. All replacement equipment and surfacing will be designed and installed in accordance with current Australian safety standards.
- When will a contractor be appointed?
The City expects to release a tender in mid-2026 to engage a contractor to deliver the renewal works. Contractor appointment will occur following the procurement process.
- Will the parkour area remain closed during construction?
Yes. The parkour area will remain closed until the renewal works have been completed and the facility is safe to reopen.
- Will the community be consulted on the design?
No. As this project is a renewal and replacement of existing equipment with similar elements, the City will not be undertaking community engagement on the design.
