Have your say on new pump tracks at South Windsor and North Richmond

4 July 2023

Hawkesbury City Council is designing two new BMX pump tracks for the South Windsor and North Richmond communities, and we want residents to have their say on the draft designs.

The site of the new pump track will be Colonial Reserve, near the intersection of Colonial Drive and Guardian Crescent next to the new playground following community consultation in March and April 2022. Once designs are complete, Council will be able to pursue funding opportunities for its construction.

The new pump track at Peel Park in North Richmond will complement a newly redeveloped recreation space that is currently being built at the park by Redbank Communities. It will replace the old track that was decommissioned by Council in June 2022.

Residents can view the plans and leave their feedback at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/peel-park-bmx-pump-trackThis external link will open in a new window This external link will open in a new window and www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/coloniall-reserve-bmx-pump-trackThis external link will open in a new window This external link will open in a new window until 11.59pm on Sunday 6 August. Once designs and funding is finalised, Council will update the community on project timelines.

The plans will also be available to view at Council’s tent at Hawkesbury Fest on Sunday 6 August.

Hawkesbury City Mayor Sarah McMahon said it was clear from community feedback that there is a big demand for pump tracks, riding trails and bike paths in the Hawkesbury.

“Everywhere I go, residents tell me we need more BMX pump tracks in the Hawkesbury,” Mayor McMahon said.

“That is why we are creating a range of new and improved bike riding opportunities for Hawkesbury residents and visitors over the next few years.

“Woodbury Reserve will get an exciting BMX pump track and formalised riding trails, with work scheduled to start later this year. And soon Peel Park and Colonial Reserve will also receive their own modern pump track facilities.

“For road and path riders, we will complete the shared path link between Windsor and Richmond with a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over Rickabys Creek, and extend the shared path from North Richmond with the Kurmond to Kurrajong cycleway. These are both WestInvest projects and designs for these projects are well underway.”

“These are just some of the ways that we are creating more opportunities for locals to get outdoors to stay fit and healthy and have fun.”