The City of Greater Geelong will engage directly with key stakeholders and the wider Barwon Heads community as it begins a study into the development of a ‘bike pump track’ in Barwon Heads Village Park.

Two design layouts have been created for the proposed local level pump track based on early community feedback.

A Have your Say Page is live and will seek community involvement throughout the project.

An onsite face to face consultation will occur on Tuesday 15 March from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Once the concept plan is finalised the project will move onto construction subject to a successful budget bid.

Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan

The concept plan aims to meet community expectations in line with the Council-adopted Village Park Masterplan.

Pump tracks are fun to ride for all ages and abilities helping to develop fitness skills and co-ordination.

The pump track will encourage cycling activities to take place in a space away from the built-up areas enabling exercise and cycling in a safe environment for fun and recreation.

Councillor Jim Mason Bellarine Ward

The track has received strong support from the local community particularly young bike riders during the development of the park master plan.

Both designs include elements for beginner and intermediate riders including single and double bumps banked turns and linked turns.

The track will be able to be used by all types of bikes so we’re keen to ensure the wider community is involved in the project to guide the plan.

For more information please keep an eye on the Have Your Say page.