Dana Burk, of Hadspen, wrote a letter to the Meander Valley Council in 2009 requesting that a skatepark be built in her area.

This month, Dana's wish will become reality as construction is completed, with the park being officially opened in the new year.

"It was pretty boring in Hadspen as we had nothing to do," Dana said.

"We all sat outside the shop and got kicked out.

"I think it is really good (that the skate park is being built). There are a lot more kids in Hadspen now and they will have something to do as they grow up."

The Meander Valley Council has made sure Dana was involved in the design process.

She said she and other children visited skateparks across the state, including Hobart, to get an idea of what they wanted.

"We had a few different designs drawn up and we just picked one of them ... it was really good fun," Dana said.

Dana's parents are also very proud of her efforts in the development.

"I stepped up and did something," Dana said.

Meander Valley Council community development officer Patrick Gambles, councillors Deb White and Pat Frost and Mayor Craig Perkins, as well as the community skatepark committee were responsible for raising the required $130,000 for the project.