FAQs
- a new Beginner line
- a new Beginner / Intermediate line
- a new Intermediate line.
- A 1m tall take offs with a 1.2m distance on the Beginner line
- A 1.8m tall take offs with a 2.5m distance on the Intermediate line
- The Beginner / Intermediate line will fall in between.
- The Intermediate trail will consist of both straight jumps and hip jumps (different angle take-off and landing).
- All jumps on the trails will be filled in (no gap jumps) to provide safety and sustainability.
- The starting ramp will be reshaped and of a similar height.
How is this project being funded?
This project is being funded by a grant received through the NSW Government’s Places to Play program.
The Places to Play program helps to increase equitable access to public open space through a $16.7million investment in projects that provide for adventure, nature and water-based play activities such as mountain biking, scooter and skate places and pump tracks.
Places to Play supports investment in nature and water playspaces to promote recreation and connection with nature for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
What does the work involve?
This project involves removing and rebuilding the current beginner / intermediate jump lines with better designed and more sustainable jump trails.
There will be
All three of these will share a new return trail.
Size of Jumps
The jumps will range in size:
Type of Jumps
Other Features
The base level of the trails will be risen to allow for drainage and a stable base.
The final feature is a dirt quarter pipe (similar to a skate park) that leads into a timber wall ride.
Take offs will be blended with a soil bonder for a longer life and less maintenance.
The new return trail will consist of rollers to easily make your way back to the start ramp safely.
Why do you need to do this work? What is wrong with the existing jumps?
The existing jumps have been in place for a long time and the soil is no longer able to be reshaped or re-worked. The surface of the jumps is now very hard and it is time to replace them to make the jumps safer.
Our contractor, Angry Goat Trails has prepared a design concept based on providing enjoyable and progressive trails that are fun for all rider levels.
How many jump lines will there be?
There will be three new jump lines and a return trail. We should be able to keep the existing Advanced line in place.
What skill levels will the lines be for?
The BMX Park will cater for all levels from Beginner through to Advanced.
The new lines will range from Beginner to Intermediate.
Will the new jumps only be for experienced riders?
The new jumps will cater to a range of abilities and skill levels. They will allow riders to progress as their skill levels do
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Are all of the lines being demolished and re-built?
We are aiming to bring in new soil for the Beginner and Intermediate lines, and keep the Advanced lines in place.
How long will the work take?
The work will take approximately six weeks however it will be weather dependent.
What facilities will be closed while work is underway? Will the pump track still be open?
The pump track will remain open while the jumps are being redeveloped.
What does no-gap jumps mean?
A no-gap jump has no gap between the take-off and landing.