Beachlands is set to get a new pump track at Constellation Park, thanks to local support and the backing of Franklin Local Board.
The pump track is the idea of local resident Bryan Scott, and will get rolling through the expertise of his company, Trail Pro, which is contributing up to $100,000 of the cost.
Council is providing the space for the track to be built, making it a true community-driven initiative.
Public consultation ran from 31 January to 28 February, giving Beachlands residents the opportunity to have their say on the proposed idea. The result: 77% of residents supported the pump track being built.
Franklin Local Board Chair Angela Fulljames says there is a “need” for play spaces like it in Beachlands.
“Since the Super City formed, there was a lack of understanding around what communities needed at the time and for the time I have been on the board parents and young people have been asking for facilities.
“The flat section at constellation park is an ideal site, and will add to the existing playground for families to enjoy.”
Additional planting by council around the pump track’s boundary and the asphalt surface of the track will help to reduce noise, making it quieter than concrete skate parks.
Once the pump track is built the ownership will be transferred to council for maintenance.
Construction begins in April
The playground will remain open during the construction works, but the bike path will be closed and fenced off for public safety.
A small section of the reserve used to form a temporary access path to and from the vehicle crossing on Intrepid Crescent will have temporary fencing to accommodate heavy machinery.
Residents living near the construction boundary have been notified by letter about the new pump track and disruptions.
Construction works for the new bike pump track at Constellation Park Beachlands, will begin on 7 April 2025 and is expected to continue to 1 June 2025. This will happen weekdays (excluding public holidays) between 7.30am and 5.00pm.
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