The BMX track in Mill Rd is being given a new lease of life
as the focal point for development of cycle tracks around
Oamaru. Photo by David Bruce.
A new group plans to boost the cycling opportunities
around Oamaru, reviving the old BMX track in Mill Rd as a
multipurpose facility to link with an extensive network of
tracks.
Cycle Oamaru is working with the Waitaki District Council to
promote cycling in the district and encourage more people to
take part, by improving the options, standard and management
of facilities.
The council's rural parks officer, Jane Matchett, is seeking
the support of the council's corporate services committee on
Wednesday for Cycle Oamaru's plans for the BMX track and
other cycling facilities.
She said the priority was to get the BMX track area operating
as a "welcoming and functional cycle park" with facilities
for varying abilities and interests.
It was planned to develop new run lines, create jumps, a
learn-to-ride area and shift the boundary fence to
accommodate a technical downhill section and link to other
areas such as the Glen Warren and Cape Wanbrow reserves.
The BMX track required major reforming to make it more
rideable for a variety of users.
Other facilities at the track such as the toilets and a
storage container had been cleaned out and prepared for
painting to get them functional again.
david.bruce@odt.co.nz
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