Funded through a $40,200 grant from round 3 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund, and $21, 500 from the Community Infrastructure Program, the project has seen some of the older ramps removed, including the infamous pyramid, and new ones added.

"The old flat top pyramid was removed and replaced with a pimple, along with some of the extra structures added by local skaters over the years," Nambucca Shire Councils Manager of Infrastructure Services, Matthew Leibrandt said.

"Two grind kerbs, another ramp and a two-way arrow ramp have all been added as well.

"The skate pad extension is part of a larger scope of works and has been integrated with the provision of seating and landscaping to the new basketball and netball court."

The old park hit its peak usage during the late 90s and early 2000s, with dozens of skaters frequenting the facility every week.

This all changed when modern skateparks were built in surrounding areas, leaving Valla Beach idle and underused.

After a report from a skate consultant in 2017 identified it as long overdue to be upgraded, plans were put in motion to bring the old park back to its former glory.

"Valla Beach is the last of the old-style skateparks to get upgraded; we actually did something similar at Hennessey tape oval in Bowraville last year," Matthew said.

"I had a rough idea of what I wanted, and collaborated with Nic Dodd who did the detail design; he's a Coffs Harbour local, lifetime skater and has over 20 years in civil engineering design and construction."

From the old skatepark, only the quarter pipe, a roll in ramp and a funbox remain, but Mathew says they will soon receive some attention to bring them in line with the new and improved park features.

"We want to smooth out the old section by grinding and sealing it; I'm planning to talk with a local community group to see if they would be interested in contributing or raising money for it," he said.

All these works have been built by a Nambucca Shire Council concrete crew, who have the skill required to build complicated projects, whether they be skateparks, roads or sewers.

"It's rare for council crews to undertake this type of work due to the complexity and detail," Mathew said.

"Our community are fortunate to have great tradesmen who can deliver high-quality low-cost service across the board."

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