New concrete and resurfacing works were carried out prior to Christmas with the final grinding completed during January.

Those at the heart of the work said the work gives the much-loved park another 15-20 years of life.

Meeting on site recently for the first time following the completion of the work were members of the Sapphire Coast Skate Park Association, Bega Vinnies and the Bega Valley Shire Council - as well as a few youngsters enjoying the results.

The St Vincent de Paul bushfire appeal - for the Tathra 2018 fires - had allocated a lot of money to particular projects across the Bega Valley already when it was suggested it could inject money into a project that would benefit the wider community as well.

Pete O'Keefe, president of the Sapphire Coast Skate Park Association said it had already been identified the Tathra facility was in need of repairs and they were stoked when the grant opportunity through Vinnies was raised.

They were then able to partner with the council through a "community project proposal", BVSC recreation asset officer Ed Crothers said.

Concreter - and avid skateboarder - Finneas Askew "was the obvious choice" to carry out the necessary work.

"Finn has done so much for the local community and he made this happen so quickly," Mr O'Keefe said.

"It was good to keep all the work local.

"We're stoked with the result. Especially the middle section there was an obvious need for repairs.

"The kids will get a huge benefit from this and it gives the skate park another 15-20 years."

Mr Askew said 200sqm of the skate park had now been resurfaced with a stronger form of concrete that will stand up well in the salty coastal air.

He had to cut and remove damaged sections before laying the new concrete and then grind it back to a rideable surface.

"It has been really hard work, but it has all meshed nicely," he said.

Mr Askew thanked the other local businesses linked to the project, including Grant Smith Fences, and also thanked local skaters for their patience while sections of the park were cordoned off.

"The kids were back on as soon as the fence came down," he added with a grin.