Tumut Pump Track
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About the project
Council received $500,000 in grant funding through the NSW Government's Stronger Communities Round 2 to design and construct a multi-use asphalt pump track in Tumut and construct a designated footpath/cycle way connecting the Bull Paddock area to Elm Drive.
The pump track will complement the existing youth infrastructure in the area and broaden the facilities available for different age groups and abilities not currently catered for by the skate park.
The build
To be situated in the south-west corner of the Tumut Bull Paddock (near the corner of Fitzroy and Sydney Streets) adjacent to the Tumut Skate Park and Basketball Courts, Tumut’s pump track will feature a continuous loop course which has been carefully designed to weave around the area’s existing trees.
Works include minor contouring of the land and construction of a 2.5m wide, 300m long bitumen surface in a loop formation with varying track heights.
What is a pump track?
Pump tracks are suitable for all abilities and anything on wheels including bikes, scooters and skateboards. It provides a facility for children to learn and practice the skills required for mountain biking and riding the skate park.
The pump track design features regular banked ramps and smooth curved corners. The design means riders only need to give a quick ‘pump’ of the bike pedal to propel their way around the course.
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Finishing Touches for Friday's Celebration
11 December 2019
The outdoor crew have been busy getting the new fence up ready for Friday. See you there for free giveaways, BMX demos and more!
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Turf-rific!
3 December 2019
After a quick lesson in turf laying students from Tumut High School got busy and did a great job to help roll out the last of the turf, they were joined by Mayor James Hayes and Cr Cate Cross.
The new turf looks fantastic and the count down is on to the celebration event on 13 December!
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We Are Pumped!
28 November 2019
Join us for the Tumut Pump Track Celebrations on Friday 13 December from 4-5:30pm. Special guest 5x BMX World Champion Des'ree Barnes will be showing off her tricks plus free giveaways, BMX demos and a display by Ground Up Tumut. Bring your bikes, skates and scooters to ride the new pump track with Des'ree.
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Not Long To Go Now
28 November 2019
The asphalt track is complete and the turf will be laid on Monday 3 December, whilst we are excited to be sharing the progress with you we ask that you please stay away from the site until the activation event on Friday 13 December.
The area is still a construction site so please abide by the no entry signs, thanks for your help.
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Track build underway
25 September 2019
Construction of the new pump track at the Bull Paddock, Tumut is underway with the track shape being dug out.
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New Pump Track For Tumut
16 September 2019
The new asphalt pump track will be built in the south-west corner of the Tumut Bull Paddock near the corner of Fitzroy and Sydney Streets.
Snowy Valleys Council Mayor Cr James Hayes said he is pleased to see the project starting to take form.
“Following on from the successful 2018 pump track build in Tumbarumba, it’s now Tumut’s turn for this great recreational facility for all ages and abilities to enjoy,” he said.
“Situating it adjacent to the existing skate park and basketball courts means that this area of the Bull Paddock is developing into a really exhilarating youth precinct,” said Cr Hayes.
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Track Design Complete
12 September 2019
The detailed design for the new Tumut Pump Track has been confirmed.
The track will feature a continuous loop course which has been carefully designed to weave around the area’s existing trees.
