Coast’s newest pump track gets wheels rolling
A highly anticipated new pump track is now open on the Sunshine Coast, giving riders of all ages an exciting new place to have fun and connect with friends and family.
The new facility at Lions and Norrie Job Park in Coolum, jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government, is the centrepiece of the latest upgrades to the popular park on David Low Way.
Designed with input from the local community, the pump track offers a dynamic riding experience that allows users to generate momentum through body movement rather than pedalling.
The track welcomes bikes and skateboards and caters to a range of ages and skill levels.
From community wish list to reality
The project was identified as a community priority in the park's landscape plan and has been delivered alongside a range of park improvements, including an additional barbecue shelter, better path connections, upgraded fitness stations, a shade sail and landscaped spaces that link the pump track to the rest of the park.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said she was stoked to see the long-awaited facility open and ready for the community to enjoy.
"This is a fantastic outcome for Coolum and our wider community," Cr Suarez said.
"The pump track has been designed by the local community including students from the schools, and it will be incredibly rewarding to see local riders finally enjoying the facility they helped shape.
"Whether you're learning the basics, improving your skills or simply having fun with family and friends, there's something here for everyone.
"We heard loud and clear that the community wanted a track that delivered excitement, challenge and connection, and that's exactly what has been created.
"I can't wait to see the track come alive with activity and becoming another great place for our community to be active, healthy and outdoors."
Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie said the new pump track was a strong win for local families, delivering a much-loved community facility that gives riders of all ages more opportunities to get outdoors, stay active and have fun.
“The Queensland Government has provided $550,000 in funding for the project, in addition to $250,000 for improvements to local parks, to create spaces where communities can get outdoors and enjoy everything that Coolum has to offer.”
Local ideas brought to life
Community feedback helped inform the design from concept to completion, with riders sharing ideas on features such as taller jumps and pumps, crossover opportunities, jumpable lines, higher drop-ins and tabletop jumps.
The new pump track complements the park's existing recreational facilities, including the basketball half court, a destination north of the river for young people, families and visitors to enjoy.
Pump tracks continue to prove popular across the Sunshine Coast, joining successful facilities at Sugar Bag Road Town Reserve in Caloundra West and Forestwood Drive Park in Buderim.
The pump track is jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government.
Sunshine Coast Council invested $350,000 to help deliver the new pump track, leveraging an additional $550,000 from the Queensland Government to bring this community-prioritised project to life.
The project builds on the $1.6 million Stage 1 transformation of Lions and Norrie Job Park, which delivered new shelters, barbecues, pathways, fitness equipment and landscaping.
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