Following extensive consultation with the community, Council has developed a concept design of the proposed bike park at the Bannockburn Skate Park, with community members invited to provide commentary on the proposed design.
Residents were invited to have their say on what they would like to see as part of the design at a community design workshop and community survey which were open to the public in November 2022.
Features included in the concept design that were identified as important to users of the bike park and the broader community include separate tracks for riders with different skill levels, shaded rest areas, seating, car parking, connecting paths, a bike repair station and drinking fountain.
The concept design features three different tracks designed to challenge riders of all skills levels including a beginners’ skill track, an intermediate race style asphalt pump track to cater to both bmx/mtb racers and recreational riders, and an advanced jump line featuring a wooden deck drop-off start point and wallride extension.
Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham was excited to see the community feedback come to life in the concept design of the proposed Bannockburn Bike Park.
“Community feedback has been integral in the development of the concept design of the Bannockburn Bike Park, and I thank the community members that took the time to tell us what they wanted to see included as part of the design throughout the consultation process last year.
“Council welcomes residents’ input on the concept design and we look forward to finalising the design with the support of the community.
“The Bannockburn Skate Park is an impressive recreation facility for young people in our Shire and the construction of the proposed bike park will complete the precinct. With a community supported design, Council can begin to advocate at a State and Federal government level for funding to deliver the proposed bike park.”
The concept design of the proposed Bannockburn Bike Park is on public exhibition until 5pm, Wednesday 12 April, with residents invited to provide commentary on the proposed design.
The concept design is available to view on Councils website (goldenplains.vic.gov.au) and will also be available at Council’s Customer Hubs at 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale.
For more information, visit our website or contact Council’s Community Infrastructure Planner on 5220 7111.