Maryborough Pump Track

A new pump track in Maryborough’s Anzac Park was officially opened today by Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders and Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour.

Cr Seymour said pump tracks were becoming popular recreational facilities across the country, so it was fantastic to see the new facility come to life in Maryborough.

“A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns and jumps designed to be ridden by generating momentum through up and down body movements instead of pedalling or pushing,” he said.

“The track caters for beginners, intermediate and experienced users. The section for juniors and beginners provides a simpler, slower rider flow, whereas the more advanced sections have corners, jumps, berms and other challenging features.

“It’s also floodlit so it can be used at night and has transition pathways to the pump track take-off ramp.”

Mr Saunders said the Queensland Government had provided a $1.3 million grant to Council through the Works for Queensland program to design and build pump tracks in Maryborough and Hervey Bay.

“The Works for Queensland program has been very successful at helping regional Councils deliver infrastructure that improves liveability and makes a big difference in local communities,” he said.

“Funding through Works for Queensland has helped revitalise Anzac Park through the development of this new pump track this year and the SplashSide water playground in 2021.

“The new pump track is a great investment for residents. It will encourage more people to be outside, stay healthy, and enjoy our great city.”

Cr Paul Truscott thanked the Queensland Government for providing funding to help improve Anzac Park and transform it into one of the premier parks on the Fraser Coast.

“Council is determined to create connected communities through our places, spaces and people and the new facilities in Anzac Park certainly help to encourage our residents to be healthy and active,” he said.

A pump track in Hervey Bay will be built in the coming months in Fraser Coast Park, behind the current Hervey Bay Library and the University of the Sunshine Coast’s local campus. A smaller pump track opened in Tiaro last year.

Skaters, scooter and BMX riders can now put their skills to the test on a new pump track in Anzac Park in Maryborough.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Jade Wellings said the new Maryborough pump track was now open and ready to be used, with work on a Hervey Bay pump track expected to start within months.

“A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns and jumps designed to be ridden by generating momentum through up and down body movements instead of pedalling or pushing,” she said.

“Pump tracks are becoming popular recreational facilities across the country, attracting both locals and tourists, so it is exciting to see this new facility come to life in Maryborough.

“The track caters for beginners, intermediate and experienced users. The section for juniors and beginners provides a simpler, slower rider flow, whereas the more advanced sections have corners, jumps, berms and other challenging features.

“It’s also floodlit so it can be used at night, has CCTV, transition pathways to the pump track take-off ramp and a water bubbler.”

Cr Wellings said a pump track community celebration day was planned for 30 September.

“We will have more details in the coming weeks, but this promises to be a fun day for all the family with the Maryborough BMX Club to be involved along with representatives from the Holt Bolt, an NDIS registered provider that supports children of all abilities and needs,” she said.

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said the Queensland Government had provided a $1.3 million grant to Council through the Works for Queensland program to design and build the pump tracks in Maryborough and Hervey Bay.

“The Works for Queensland program has been very successful at helping regional Councils deliver infrastructure that improves liveability and makes a big difference in local communities,” he said.

“Funding through Works for Queensland has helped revitalise Anzac Park through the development of this new pump track this year and the SplashSide water playground in 2021.

“The new pump track is a great investment for residents. It will encourage more people to be outside, stay healthy, and enjoy our great city.”

Cr Paul Truscott said Anzac Park had transformed into one of the Fraser Coast’s premier parks.

“Anzac Park has something for everyone, with plenty of open spaces and equipment for all ages,” he said.

“The park incorporates SplashSide – a water play area and all abilities playground – and a Changing Places facility to cater for the needs of individuals with disabilities or mobility issues.

“The pump track is in a prime location, between the existing tennis courts and skate park, and it is also close to toilets and car parking.

“Council is determined to create connected communities through our places, spaces and people and the new facilities in Anzac Park certainly help to encourage our residents to be healthy and active.

“We are grateful to the Queensland Government for providing funding to help improve Anzac Park. Without their support, we wouldn’t have been able to deliver these important projects for the community.”

A pump track in Hervey Bay will be built in the coming months in Fraser Coast Park, behind the current Hervey Bay Library and the University of the Sunshine Coast’s local campus.

A smaller pump track opened in Tiaro last year.

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.

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Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Jade Wellings said the site was selected following public consultation and detailed site evaluation, with Council planning to build the asphalt pump track in the 2022/23 financial year.

“While Brendan Hansen Park in Granville was put forward as a possible location, Anzac Park is the preferred site as Council would gain better value for money,” she said.

“It was estimated that a significant portion of the grant, between 25% and 40%, would be required to fund supporting infrastructure at Brendan Hansen Park for electrical infrastructure to service lighting.

“That would mean a pump track in Brendan Hansen Park would have to be scaled back.

“In contrast, the Anzac Park location is the right size for the pump track we want to build and will be close to the existing skate park, pathways, and on-street parking for vehicles.”

ANZAC Park was also better suited for all abilities access, Cr Wellings said.

“I want to see a more inclusive community and want to ensure the pump track is wheelchair friendly,” she said.

“Recently we opened a Changing Places facility (with an adult-sized change table and a hoist) at Anzac Park which would be accessible to people using the pump track.

“As part of a recent site visit it became apparent that besides the electrical shortfall, Brendan Hansen Park also doesn’t cater for the needs of all community members.

“ANZAC Park is the premier park on the Fraser Coast, so putting a pump track there adds an extra dimension, an extra drawcard to attract holiday makers and Hervey Bay residents to visit Maryborough.”

Cr Wellings said pump tracks were rapidly becoming popular recreation facilities across the country.

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, she said.

The proposed tracks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough will include three distinct sections to cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced users.

Consultation with users on the elements to be included in the design of the Maryborough track will start soon.

“The tracks will be a great outlet for locals, as well as another feature that could attract visitors to the region,” she said.

“Competitions have started, and a number of Councils host annual events.”

Red Bull started the Pump Track World Championship in 2018. In 2019, the Championships included a series of 26 events across 22 countries including Australia.

“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,” she said.

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.

“The funding from the Queensland Government through the Works For Queensland program to design and build the pump track at Anzac Park is a fantastic initiative and a welcome addition that will benefit the youth and locals of Maryborough,” the Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders said.

An investigation into a site for the Hervey Bay facility is ongoing.

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16/12/2021

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New pump tracks for Hervey Bay and Maryborough

Hervey Bay’s new pump track is planned to be at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct while local residents are being encouraged to have their say on two proposed sites for a pump track in Maryborough.

Cr Jade Wellings said Fraser Coast Regional Council recognised that pump tracks were becoming popular recreation facilities across the country with a recent feasibility study highlighting there was demand for pump tracks in the region.

“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,” she said.

The proposed tracks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough will include three distinct sections to cater for beginners, intermediate and experienced users.

Cr Wellings said a range of potential sites had been identified for the tracks and Council was asking residents for feedback on the options in Maryborough.

“Council would like to see the Hervey Bay pump 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.

“For Maryborough, we are seeking feedback on two proposed options - ANZAC Park and Brendan Hansen Park. We want to hear from residents which location they would prefer.

“The tracks would be a great outlet for locals, as well as another feature we could use to attract visitors to the region. Competitions have started, and a number of councils host annual events.

“Red Bull started the Pump Track World Championship in 2018. In 2019, the Championships were expanded as a series of 26 events across 22 countries including Australia while a Queensland events company wants to set up competitions.

“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.

“We are excited to be developing these new facilities to bring locals and visiting families together.”

Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari said the Queensland Government was investing Council $1.3 million through the successful Works For Queensland Program to design and build the tracks over the next three years.

“The region has received almost $65 million for community infrastructure projects through the job-creating Works for Queensland program that is benefitting people in the Fraser Coast region,” Mr Tantari said.

“Families and locals of all ages will be able to enjoy the new pump track at the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct.”

Member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders encouraged the community to have their say on the two proposed sites for the Maryborough pump track.

“The Works for Queensland program provides funding to get projects off the ground that will create jobs and make a big difference to regional communities,” Mr Saunders said.

“Not only will the pump track encourage people to get out and be more active, jobs will also be created during construction which is great for our community.”

Council has received a $1.3 million grant from Round 4 of the State Government Works For Queensland Program to design and build the tracks over the next three years.

More information on the proposal, including dates and locations for drop-in sessions and an online survey, is available on the Council Engagement Hub page https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/pumptrack-mb

Community consultation is open now and closes on Sunday, January 16.

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