Mountain bike and BMX riders are invited
to meet with the City and our trail designers and tell us what they’d like to
see at the Stead Park Dirt Jumps, The Hill Mountain Bike Park, and Waurn Ponds
Dirt Jumps in the future.
We’re developing concept plans to renew
these facilities in the coming years to ensure they are functional, fit for
purpose and rideable.
Our trail
designers, World Trail, are focused on making the three tracks more engaging and
challenging for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders.
We are holding
three sessions at these venues for riders of all ages and skill levels to have
their say:
- Stead Park Dirt Jumps, Corio – 1 - 3pm
on Friday 12 July
- The Hill Mountain Bike Park, Newtown – 10am - 12pm on
Saturday 13 July
- Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps – 1 - 3pm on Saturday 13 July
Community members are welcome to
fill out our survey online before Sunday 4 August.
We encourage feedback
from all riders and will be engaging with a number of stakeholders in this
space, including our Youth Development team.
During
consultation in 2021 for The Hill Bike Park, the riding community identified
that the City’s existing mountain bike and dirt jump facilities were underused
and not appealing due to their condition and functionality.
We also
heard that community members want to be involved in the future designs and
renewals.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
The City is committed to designing exciting and
challenging trails as BMX and mountain biking increased in popularity.
I
encourage riders, including young people and their parents, to help shape the
concept plans for Stead Park Dirt Jumps, The Hill Bike Park and Waurn Ponds
Dirt Jumps.
Construction works to deliver the final
concept plans will be rolled out over several years, and will be funded through
renewal funding, future council budgets and external grants.
Councillor Sarah Hathway
The tracks
at Stead Park, The Hill and Waurn Ponds need a refresh.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the City has
seen a significant increase in community members taking an interest in mountain
bike and BMX riding.
By increasing the appeal of the Stead Park
Dirt Jumps, The Hill Mountain Bike Park and Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps, we hope
more people will use these facilities and take part in this healthy pastime.
The concept plans will be informed by the
public consultation and will be presented back to the community for a second
round of engagement.
Visit our Have Your Say platform for more information.