Pump Track
Background
Skating, scooting and bike riding are a rite of passage for many young people. As well as being a great form of exercise in the outdoors, these activities are a chance for young people to socialise and connect with others.
Council’s Mountain Bike Strategy and Bicycle Strategy have both identified the importance of recreational cycling opportunities and dedicated local facilities.
In 2021, the City of Victor Harbor conducted community consultation to gauge interest in a junior skate facility and initiate planning for possible upgrades or future tracks. During consultation, it was clear that the community wanted more skate facilities for beginners and juniors.
Feedback from students at the Victor Harbor R-7 School, plus responses from the wider community, revealed that the Victor Harbor BMX Track (adjacent Victor Harbor Oval) was the preferred site for a facility upgrade. This track, while heavily utilised, has ageing infrastructure and lacks tracks that are appropriate for junior skaters.
Read the Community Engagement Report.
The Pump Track Project
Victor Harbor’s Pump Track was constructed at the existing site of the Victor Harbor BMX Track (adjacent Victor Harbor Oval) between February - September 2024.
The City of Victor Harbor appointed TrailScapes to construct the Pump Track.
The new track features an all-weather asphalt surface with berms, start mounding, roller bumps and turns, to create a dynamic surface for riding.
Council allocated $179,200 in the 2023/24 Annual Business Plan and Budget for this project.
The project was supported by $49,500 funding from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
It was officially opened on 6 September 2024 and is accessible to the community.