Maryborough Pump Track

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 can be made from dirt, wood, plywood, composite, concrete or asphalt. The Maryborough and Hervey Bay pump tracks will be made from asphalt.

Asphalt tracks are low maintenance and can withstand significant public use. They also can be designed in any formation allowing for a range of riding opportunities.

Originally designed for mountain bikes and BMX bikes, they are now used by skateboarders and scooter riders and are accessible for all abilities, including wheelchairs. There will be distinct sections to cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced users.

Council recognises that pump tracks are becoming popular recreation facilities across the country – with a recent feasibility study highlighting there was demand for pump tracks in the region.

The feasibility study identified several potential locations for both the Maryborough and Hervey Bay pump tracks. Council has undertaken further review of the sites with two sites identified as potential options for Maryborough. Council is now seeking feedback on the two potential sites – Anzac Park and Brendan Hansen Park. We want to hear from residents which location they prefer.

Council would like to see the Hervey Bay track built at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct in Nikenbah, subject to community consultation on a revised Sports Precinct Master Plan in early 2022.

The Maryborough and Hervey Bay pump track projects will be funded by Council and Round 4 of the Queensland State Government’s Works For Queensland funding.

Under the funding arrangement Council will design and deliver the two pump tracks over the next three years.

The Maryborough project will include three engagement phases, Phase 1 – Locations, Phase 2 – Design Development and Phase 3 – Review of Draft Design.

To facilitate the Phase 1 engagement Council will be conducting a variety of activities, including a survey, submissions and drop in sessions. The survey and submission process will run from Thursday 16 December 2021 to 11:55pm Sunday 16 January 2022.

Community members can also register through the survey to be involved in the Design Phase early next year.

Council will continue to engage with the community through Phase 2 and 3, as well as the construction stage. Residents are encouraged to register on the Engagement Hub page to stay up to date with the most current information.