Community
19 December, 2022
Pedals At The Ready For Pump Track Design
WARRINA Lakes Pump Track draft designs have been unveiled today, with the community encouraged to view and have their say on the proposed design.
The next step in delivering Stage One of the Warrina Lakes Parklands master plan is to design, construct and build a pump track for the community.
Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor Nick Pervan said pump tracks are a fun and exciting riding space that fosters important skill-building for all ages.
“Earlier this year, Council unveiled the first pump track on the Cassowary Coast in Cardwell. Feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive and it has been great to see the continued high use of the track.
“The Warrina Lakes pump track will build on the excitement by offering an alternative pump track for residents and visitors and encourage increased patronage of the Lakes.”
Community feedback will play an important part in shaping the final design. Warrina Lakes Information Sessions will be held for anyone who would like to view the proposed design in person, ask questions and provide feedback.
• Innisfail Lioness Market, ANZAC Memorial Park, Innisfail. Saturday 17 December 2022 9:00am- 12:00pm
• Innisfail Library, 49 Rankin Street, Innisfail Thursday 12 January 2023 9:30am- 11:30am
Alternatively, the community can visit Council’s Your Say platform, to view the design and provide feedback online. The Your Say survey opens Friday 9 December 2022 and will close Sunday 15 January 2023. An update will be provided to the community once consultation closes.
Councillor Pervan said that the current draft design has two components to the pump track. A beginner’s pump track has been proposed, catering for less experienced riders. The beginner’s track enables riders to get a feel for how a pump track works and build their skills before progressing to the larger track. We are seeking feedback from the community if this is an addition that they would like to see and depending on feedback provided will reassess the design against available budget.
“The larger section of the pump track has been designed for intermediate/advanced users, with a range of jumps, slopes and curves that challenge riders to develop and build new skills.
“For our residents and visitors who haven’t used a pump track before; a pump track is a small circuit with feature like rollers and berms that you can ride continuously without pedaling. Your speed along the pump track is dependent on your ability to gain momentum by “pumping” the tight terrain transitions of the track.”
Daniel Snelgrove, Managing Director, World Trail said that the Warrina Lakes asphalt pump track has been designed to cater for all user groups, ages and abilities. The track incorporates a range of customised features including rollers, doubles, dragonbacks, berms and transitions and well as an advance line for the more experienced users.
“All features are rollable thus providing a safe, progressive training ground that is fun for everyone to ride. This unique design also offers a separate beginner pump track to ensure the young kids can build their skills before tackling the more advance pump features.”
Those unable to provide feedback face to face are encouraged to have their say by visiting yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/warrina-lakes-pump-track, by calling 1300 763 903 or emailing enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au. Feedback is now open until Sunday 15 January 2023. Council is committed to keeping the community informed during project milestones. Updates will be sent out via email to interested stakeholders throughout the project.
To join this mailing list, please visit yoursay. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/warrina-lakes-pump-track to register your interest.
