Hervey Bay pump track to open in August 2024

A skills clinic will be held on the official opening day at the Fraser Coast Park pump track in Pialba.

Staff Reporter

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July 10, 2024 - 9:11AM

Hervey Bay’s new pump track will open to the public on Friday, August 9, providing an opportunity for skaters, scooters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities to test their skills.

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The new Hervey Bay pump track will open to the public on Friday, August 9, providing an opportunity for skaters, scooters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities to test their skills.

The pump track is located at Fraser Coast Park, which is the council-owned land between the PCYC and council’s library on Old Maryborough Road in Pialba.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and Hervey Bay Labor MP Adrian Tantari will officially open the track at a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 4pm.

Mr Seymour said the grand opening would be a free event for the entire community and would feature a skills clinic.

“The Maryborough BMX Club will perform demonstrations and BIKETA will conduct a free skills clinic, while world champion BMX rider and local resident Teya Rufus will also be there,” he said.

“This is an exciting milestone for our region, bringing not only thrilling opportunities for local riders but also attracting world-class talent, which will enhance our economy and boost tourism.”

Hervey Bay’s new pump track will open to the public on Friday, August 9, providing an opportunity for skaters, scooters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities to test their skills.

“The new track will cater 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, and other challenging features.”

Mr Seymour said the new pump track would be floodlit so it can be used at night while CCTV has been installed to enhance safety and public toilets will be built nearby in coming months.

Mr Tantari said the state government had provided a $1.3 million grant to the council through the Works for Queensland program to design and build pump tracks in Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

“The new pump track is a great recreational investment for Hervey Bay families,” he said.

“It will encourage more people to be outside, stay healthy, and enjoy our great city. It’s great to work with Fraser Coast Regional Council in delivering this great facility for Hervey Bay.”

Hervey Bay’s new pump track will open to the public on Friday, August 9, providing an opportunity for skaters, scooters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities to test their skills.

The opening of the Hervey Bay pump track follows the opening of pump tracks in Maryborough and Tiaro in 2023.