Chapman River mountain bike trail designs revealed
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If you love bike riding and adventure, you won’t want to miss seeing the concept plans for the Chapman River mountain bike trails at a community information session on Tuesday 6 February at the QEII Centre.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the concept plans were exciting and offered something for everyone.
“I’ve had a sneak peek at the designs and I can’t wait to try out the new facilities being built in Spalding Park,” he said.
“Bike riders of all ages and abilities will be able to hone their riding skills on a pump and jump track and skills loop before meeting at a new trailhead and heading out on the formalised 11km long river loop trail.”
In November 2016, Council endorsed the Chapman River Regional Park Mountain Bike Master Plan, which ensures the Park is shared and enjoyed by all recreational users including mountain bike riders.
“Over the past 23 years the City has developed a number of plans and strategies regarding the environmental management and recreational use of the Chapman River Regional Park,” Mayor Van Styn added.
“It is exciting to see years of community consultation resulting in a project that is sustainable and will enhance the environmental and cultural values of the Park.
Project construction is scheduled to begin in March with an estimated date of completion before the end of the financial year.
The Chapman River Mountain Bike Trials Community Information Session is on Tuesday 6 February 2018 from 6.30-7.15pm in the QEII Seniors & Community Centre Upper Hall on Durlacher Street. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for members of the community to ask questions regarding the designs.
Construction of projects in the Chapman River Regional Park Mountain Bike Master Plan projects is joint funded with the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program, managed by the Mid West Development Commission, contributing $235,500, Lotterywest $65,000 and the City providing $49,500 towards the delivery of the projects.
