Petition to Save Knox Bowl from Demolition
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The Knox City Council has earmarked the Knox bowl/skate-park (Lewis Park, Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia) for demolition in late January 2008.
The Council has made their decision based on a maintenance report and newly constructed bowl (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield). One of the most disturbing facts that have come to light is that the decision was reached in house; without consultation of the community or the facilitys active users.
WE WANT THE COMMUITY TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES AT HAND AND BE GIVEN THE RIGHT OF REPLY.
The Knox bowl constructed in 1988-89, holds important historical significance to the skateboard and BMX cultures/communities. It has a worldwide unique design that includes heavily utilised features such as transfer lines, spine, fly-outs and a snake pit which are not incorporated in the new bowl (Gilbert Park).
The Knox bowl in its present state of existence is still the only best suited training ground for many champion BMX and skateboard riders (past and present) including Steve McCann - currently ranked 4th in the world for BMX riding.
Since the new bowl has been constructed (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield), the Knox bowl (Lewis Park) continues to still be heavily utilised on a daily basis by people of various age groups (youth and adults alike) making use of its unique features and tranquil location which are not present at the new facility.
The Council should be considering factors such as the population increase of users, the two locations, the choice that the participants can make, and of course the costs for maintenance and ongoing upkeep.
ACTION OR RESOLUTION IS SOUGHT BY THE PETITIONERS
We, the undersigned, hereby earnestly request that the Knox City Council reconsider its decision to demolish Knox Bowl (Lewis Park) and that the Knox Bowl (Lewis Park) be preserved and maintained for the benefit and use of the community; and the current and future generations of participants and supporters.
The Council has made their decision based on a maintenance report and newly constructed bowl (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield). One of the most disturbing facts that have come to light is that the decision was reached in house; without consultation of the community or the facilitys active users.
WE WANT THE COMMUITY TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES AT HAND AND BE GIVEN THE RIGHT OF REPLY.
The Knox bowl constructed in 1988-89, holds important historical significance to the skateboard and BMX cultures/communities. It has a worldwide unique design that includes heavily utilised features such as transfer lines, spine, fly-outs and a snake pit which are not incorporated in the new bowl (Gilbert Park).
The Knox bowl in its present state of existence is still the only best suited training ground for many champion BMX and skateboard riders (past and present) including Steve McCann - currently ranked 4th in the world for BMX riding.
Since the new bowl has been constructed (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield), the Knox bowl (Lewis Park) continues to still be heavily utilised on a daily basis by people of various age groups (youth and adults alike) making use of its unique features and tranquil location which are not present at the new facility.
The Council should be considering factors such as the population increase of users, the two locations, the choice that the participants can make, and of course the costs for maintenance and ongoing upkeep.
ACTION OR RESOLUTION IS SOUGHT BY THE PETITIONERS
We, the undersigned, hereby earnestly request that the Knox City Council reconsider its decision to demolish Knox Bowl (Lewis Park) and that the Knox Bowl (Lewis Park) be preserved and maintained for the benefit and use of the community; and the current and future generations of participants and supporters.
1303 Signatures
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John Henderson
- Address
- 398 Burke Rd, Camberwell
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Brendan Abbenhuys
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- 51 Amersham Drive Wantirna
- Comments
- This is a one of a kind skatepark, the likes the can't be seen anymore, anywhere! Part of our extreme sports history!
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Melissa
- Address
- Wantirna South
- Comments
- Every one of my friends who loves skating/bmx choose the Knox Bowl as their first preference!
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lachlan
- Address
- 5 mellowood court, ferntree gully
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Justin Parker
- Address
- 15 Cash Fues Pl, Wantirna
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dave
- Address
- ftg
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smitty
- Address
- 79 coleman rd wantirna sth
- Comments
- keep knox bowl
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Dean Charnley
- Address
- 37 anne road knoxfield
- Comments
- knox bowl forever
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Drew Balshaw "claw"
- Address
- 12 stoke street deer park
- Comments
- i have moved to the other side of melbourne but when in the area the hip in the bowl is one of my favorites
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Travus Scott
- Address
- 66 Ferguson street Upwey 3158
- Comments
- This old bowl is a place of history and friendship and it will crush me and friends of mine if it is to be demolished .
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brad hurle
- Address
- po box 1028 pakenham upper
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James Brear
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- 44 Johnson Drive, Glen Waverley
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- Home away from home - It is such a unique place to ride & meet people it would be a real shame to lose it.
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Edward Hammond
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- 76 Devinish Rd
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Mitch Gowland
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- 2 Lynette st Boronia
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- please don't demolish this legendary park.
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Jade Parker
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- 29 Wilkilla rd. Mt, Evelyn 3796
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Luke Parker
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- 29 Wilkilla rd. Mt. Evelyn 3796
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Cameron
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- 11 Dunrossil drive kilsyth
- Comments
- its one the my most favorite skate parks
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mitchell
- Address
- 24 the greenway heathmont
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Howesy
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- 29 wilkilla rd. mt evelyn 3796
- Comments
- DONT KNOCK IT DOWN. PEOPLE ON THAT SIDE OF TOWN DONT WANT TO HAVE TO TAVEL FURTHER
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Rebecca
- Address
- 3/67 brushy park road wonga park
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Melissa
- Address
- 3 douglas parade croydon
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Kimbalee Clark
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- 2 Giselle Court.
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rae sturzaker
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- COLAC
- Comments
- dont knock it down!!!!!!!
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Jesse
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- 32 selkirk avenue Wantirna
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Shaun
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- 9 karingal street north croydon
- Comments
- save it!
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shara
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- 10 Tintern ave bayswater north
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- =) I LOVE KNOX BOWL .
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joshua hillman
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- 110 emmerson drive
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Felicity
- Address
- 8 Anajiga crt
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shaun thatcher
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- 7 vida crt wantirna south
- Comments
- its a part of history dont be stupid
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ben thompson
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- 14 merlin cresent ftg
- Comments
- \its not doing any damage to let us keep skating. just keep the bowl.
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Stewart Roberts
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- 11 Blue Hills Close, Wantirna
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melissa long
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- 4 bessa crt, wonga park
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Andrew Lang
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- 12 wright ave, upwey
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paul cooper
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- 3 ashbee court rowville
- Comments
- please save knox bowl
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Alistair Finlay
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- Ballarat, Victoria
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gabe james
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- 7 cole avenue Belgrave
- Comments
- Please dont fill in knox bowl. Its a part of my childhood and a great amount of people take great satisfaction from riding or skating there.
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Amy Beattie
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- 8 charlton court Endeavour Hills
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Jase Beattie
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- Endeavour Hills
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Jacqui Miles
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- 15 Maskells Hill Road
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Chris Charles
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- 75 Clauscen Drive, Rowville
- Comments
- Please save the bowl.
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Scott
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- 45 Eothen Lane Kilsyth
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adrian
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- 1556 reserve creek road
- Comments
- why do it
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Camm WIlliams
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- 17 charles road Lilydale
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Douglas Maclennan
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- 60 ferndale road uftg
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Mat
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- 45 Eothen Lane Kilsyth
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brad Head
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- 460 central ave.
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Darcy Jones
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- 62 Arbor Ave Belgrave
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BeNnOe
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- 123 fake st rainbow
- Comments
- i like to vandalize those bowls
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Otis mcginn
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- 29 wilkilla rd. mt evelyn 3796
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Nathanael John Elliott
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- 30 school road
- Comments
- knox bowls is where I started skating, demolish it, and I'll demolish your face prickz
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