CASEY secondary students involved in the collaborative design of the Selandra Rise youth park have watched it come alive over five years.
Twenty students from St Peter’s College East Cranbourne, Casey Grammar and Hillcrest Christian College inspired the design of the skate park and hang out in Clyde North.
Some started the planning process in Year 8 and are now in Year 12.
The park, on Vantage Avenue, was officially opened on Friday 19 February and will sustain more than 2000 residents in Selandra Rise, which opened in 2012.
Students worked closely with Stockland Development to ensure the park fitted their needs and Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said the space was an innovative and exciting park for all ages.
“The structure of the space provides a series of areas to accommodate individual and group enjoyment,” Cr Aziz said.
“You could play basketball or football, watch a performance, have a barbecue or simply read a book – this park offers something for everyone.”
The space will also become home to the Casey 360, mobile Youth Information Centre.
