Work underway on Maryborough pump track in Anzac Park
Work is underway on the Maryborough pump track in Anzac Park. Watch video here
Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Jade Wellings said the track site, between the existing tennis courts and skate park, was selected following public consultation and detailed site evaluation.
“The track will be close to toilets and car parking and will add to the existing range of facilities at Anzac Park,” she said.
A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns and jumps designed to be ridden by generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing.
Pump tracks were rapidly becoming popular recreation facilities across the country, the Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said.
“The pump track will be a great investment for the residents,” he said.
“It will encourage more people to be outside, to stay healthy and enjoy our great city.”
The track, designed after consultation with residents and users, will cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced users,” Mr Saunders said.
“The project includes intermediate and advanced sections comprising of corners, jumps, berms and other challenging features.
“A separate section has been included for juniors and beginners to facilitate a simpler, slower rider flow than the more advanced sections.
“The track will be a great outlet for locals, as well as another feature that could attract visitors to the region.”
The track will be flood lit, have CCTV, transition pathways to the pump track take-off ramp, a water bubbler and bike racks.
“Council is determined to support an active and healthy community through providing parks and open spaces that are enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities,” Councillor Paul Truscott said.
“In addition to the pump track in Maryborough, Council recently agreed to build a pump track in Hervey Bay on land between the Hervey Bay Library and PCYC.
“Now that Council has decided on a site, we will start the concept design phase and hold community engagement sessions soon to help finalise the design.
“The aim is to have the community engagement phase completed by the end of June so designs can be developed, and the facility built in the 2023/24 financial year.”
A pump track has already been opened at Tiaro.
Council has received a $1.3 million grant from the Queensland Government through the Works For Queensland program to design and build the pump tracks on the Fraser Coast.