Initial plans for the revamp of three Geelong bike facilities are now out for public viewing.
Draft concept plans for The Hill Mountain Bike Park in Newtown, Corio’s Stead Park Dirt Jumps and the Waurn Ponds Dirt Jumps in Grovedale are now up on the City of Greater Geelong’s website.
The plans, designed by World Trail, were informed by the first round of community engagement that ran from July to August last year.
Some of the community’s ideas from round one were not included due to budgetary constraints, such as asphalt pump tracks, toilets, drinking water and shelter.
Community members are able to view the drafts and share their thoughts via an online submissions form.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the community’s feedback was pivotal.
“A big thank you to our mountain bike and BMX community, including parents, for their insightful feedback on how to improve these facilities,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“Let us know if the proposed plans meet your needs and expectations, and if there’s anything that has been left out.”
Sports & Recreation chair Eddy Kontelj said the proposed changes were designed to make the trails more challenging, fun and safe.
“The City will collate and consider all responses from this second round of consultation as they finalise the designs,” Cr Kontelj said.
“Construction works will be rolled out over several years, funded through renewal funding, future council budgets and external grants.”
Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/GMBFR before 5pm on Thursday, March 20 to view the draft concept plans and have your say.
