Moonee Valley bike riders now have their own two-wheel playground paradise, with the official opening of a purpose-built bike jumps track at Fanny Street Reserve in Moonee Ponds.
The official opening on Friday was attended by guests including the Assistant Treasurer and State Member for Essendon, Danny Pearson; City of Moonee Valley Mayor, Pierce Tyson; and fellow Councillors Samantha Byrne, Rose Iser, Jacob Bettio, Ava Adams and Katrina Hodgson.
It was during the rollercoaster of COVID lockdowns that some local bike riders decided to bring some ups and downs with a difference to Moonee Valley, building their own jumps at various locations throughout the municipality.
Council recognised the increased demand for bike tracks and, in 2021, consulted with BMX and mountain bike riders of all ages, local residents, playground and park users and the broader Moonee Valley community on an upgrade to the existing Fanny Street Reserve track.
The ideas received informed the draft design developed by specialist track designers The Trail Collective, which was then released for public consultation.
The completed track features two levels of jumps for riders, stairs and an up-ramp to the start mound and safety balustrades, and extras including adjoining concrete paths, drinking fountains, a bike repair station and bench seating.
The track has been delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government via the Community Sport and Recreation Grant Program, which contributed $300,000 towards its creation.
“I’d like to thank the Victorian Government for helping to deliver this brilliant new asset to our community,” Mayor Tyson said.
“We know how much the people of Moonee Valley love their open spaces, and now Moonee Ponds has even more ways people can enjoy being outdoors.”
