A long-awaited proposal to build a bike park in Ocean Grove is one step closer.
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking community input into the proposed location of a District Ride Centre in Ocean Grove’s Kingston Park.
A District Ride Centre is a bike facility that contains features such as a jump park, pump track, and skills and trials area, and can accommodate approximately 100 riders at any time.
Along with the suitability of Kingston Park as the location for a District Ride Centre, the City is also seeking feedback on the draft concept plan.
The removal of makeshift jumps in Woodlands Reserve prompted the City to engage Synergy Trails to look at eight reserves within Ocean Grove.
Synergy Trails identified Kingston Park as the most suitable site as it is the only district level park in the region with existing amenities, in a central location.
Kingston Park features existing car parking, toilet, playground and picnic facilities, along with power, water and emergency vehicle access.
The proposed site has minimal impact on the environment with no need to remove any vegetation within the location.
The proposed facility includes:
80m to 100m-long dirt jump lines with variety to suit all rider skill levels,
An asphalt pump track aimed at beginner to intermediate riders, designed to encourage rider progression,
Skills and trials features designed to improve rider control, stability and confidence,
A central hub with shelter and seating, and
Fully contained fencing, with separation from the rest of the park.
Mayor Peter Murrihy said the proposal would be of enormous benefit to the riding community across the Bellarine Peninsula.
“We all understand the many benefits of cycling to community members of all ages,” Mayor Murrihy said.
“A facility of this nature has the potential to be of enormous value to Ocean Grove residents, along with being another attraction to visitors to the region.”
Deputy Mayor Trent Sullivan encouraged members of the broader Geelong riding community to have their say on the design.
“A riding centre with the potential for such variety can be an enormous asset to the Ocean Grove community,” Cr Sullivan said.
“There are numerous features proposed and I strongly encourage riders of all ages and ability levels to consider sharing their thoughts on the proposed concept.”
Input from the community will assist the City to understand if Kingston Park is the appropriate location for a District Ride Centre, along with guiding the development of the concept plan.
Community members are encouraged to review the draft concept plan and provide feedback by clicking on yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/!drafts/OGBikePark.
The consultation opens on Friday July 29 and closes at 5pm on Friday August 26.
