West Kempsey Pump Track

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Consultation has concluded.

Please visit Kempsey Shire Council website for more information.

Residents of all ages joined the West Kempsey Pump Track Committee to officially launch the popular Pump Track on the 4th December 2021.

Some riders propelled themselves through the air while others pedal their way around, experiencing the thrill of the track their way. Professional riders Zoe Cuthbert and Ryan Gilchrist arrived to show the crowd their world class style and praised the fantastic track we have.

A bike mechanic set up a stall for the afternoon completing repairs on 13 bikes, giving away 7 bikes and providing information on how bike riders can share the roads safely. Attendees were provided with a free BBQ lunch and entertainment by DJ Mark Purcell.


A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Kempsey Suicide Prevention - PLATINUM Sponsor

Macleay Valley College and Ginda Barri Mums and Bubs - PLATINUM Sponsor

Echo Voice and Data - GOLD Sponsor

Mid North Coast Local Health District - GOLD Sponsor

Community Housing Ltd - SILVER Sponsor

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation - BRONZE Sponsor

Kempsey Macleay RSL Club - BRONZE Sponsor

Reece Plumbing Kempsey - In-kind contribution of materials

Haywood's Landscape Supplies - In-kind contribution of materials

Kempsey Signs- In-kind contribution of site signage

Bolty's Backyards - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

Gurginj Gurginj Landscapes - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

TAFE NSW Kempsey Campus - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Park Crescent Head - In-kind contribution of accommodation for contractor

TreeServe - In-kind contribution of services

Pacific Blue Metal - In-kind contribution of materials

Fishers Asphalt - In-kind contribution of materials

Thanks to our Project Partners:

Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre

Rotary of West Kempsey

Community Housing Ltd

NSW Police

Macleay Valley Mountain Bikers

Salvation Army

Red Cross

Echo Voice and Data, and Community Housing Ltd, were the first to offer their sponsorship and make an investment in this valuable community resource.

Tara Howard, Gold sponsor Echo Voice and Data, said, “As a locally owned business with a team comprised of local staff, it’s very important to me that we give back to our community and support growth in the Macleay wherever we can. “When I saw this opportunity come up to be part of a community project, particularly one aimed at our youth, I couldn’t miss the chance to be a part of it.”

Steven Neale, Silver sponsor Community Housing Kempsey, said, “We are proud to sponsor the West Kempsey Pump Bike Track because this facility will provide a space for fun, healthy and safe activities for young people, families and everyone in the community".

Residents of all ages joined the West Kempsey Pump Track Committee to officially launch the popular Pump Track on the 4th December 2021.

Some riders propelled themselves through the air while others pedal their way around, experiencing the thrill of the track their way. Professional riders Zoe Cuthbert and Ryan Gilchrist arrived to show the crowd their world class style and praised the fantastic track we have.

A bike mechanic set up a stall for the afternoon completing repairs on 13 bikes, giving away 7 bikes and providing information on how bike riders can share the roads safely. Attendees were provided with a free BBQ lunch and entertainment by DJ Mark Purcell.


A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Kempsey Suicide Prevention - PLATINUM Sponsor

Macleay Valley College and Ginda Barri Mums and Bubs - PLATINUM Sponsor

Echo Voice and Data - GOLD Sponsor

Mid North Coast Local Health District - GOLD Sponsor

Community Housing Ltd - SILVER Sponsor

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation - BRONZE Sponsor

Kempsey Macleay RSL Club - BRONZE Sponsor

Reece Plumbing Kempsey - In-kind contribution of materials

Haywood's Landscape Supplies - In-kind contribution of materials

Kempsey Signs- In-kind contribution of site signage

Bolty's Backyards - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

Gurginj Gurginj Landscapes - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

TAFE NSW Kempsey Campus - In-kind contribution of landscaping services

Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Park Crescent Head - In-kind contribution of accommodation for contractor

TreeServe - In-kind contribution of services

Pacific Blue Metal - In-kind contribution of materials

Fishers Asphalt - In-kind contribution of materials

Thanks to our Project Partners:

Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre

Rotary of West Kempsey

Community Housing Ltd

NSW Police

Macleay Valley Mountain Bikers

Salvation Army

Red Cross

Echo Voice and Data, and Community Housing Ltd, were the first to offer their sponsorship and make an investment in this valuable community resource.

Tara Howard, Gold sponsor Echo Voice and Data, said, “As a locally owned business with a team comprised of local staff, it’s very important to me that we give back to our community and support growth in the Macleay wherever we can. “When I saw this opportunity come up to be part of a community project, particularly one aimed at our youth, I couldn’t miss the chance to be a part of it.”

Steven Neale, Silver sponsor Community Housing Kempsey, said, “We are proud to sponsor the West Kempsey Pump Bike Track because this facility will provide a space for fun, healthy and safe activities for young people, families and everyone in the community".

Consultation has concluded.

Please visit Kempsey Shire Council website for more information.

  • Share This is a very busy area. Assuming people will need to ride to the location or drive there, will there be designated parking? more importantly, will there be bike tracks created in the surrounding streets for everyone to get too and from this proposed track safely? on Facebook Share This is a very busy area. Assuming people will need to ride to the location or drive there, will there be designated parking? more importantly, will there be bike tracks created in the surrounding streets for everyone to get too and from this proposed track safely? on Twitter Share This is a very busy area. Assuming people will need to ride to the location or drive there, will there be designated parking? more importantly, will there be bike tracks created in the surrounding streets for everyone to get too and from this proposed track safely? on Linkedin Email This is a very busy area. Assuming people will need to ride to the location or drive there, will there be designated parking? more importantly, will there be bike tracks created in the surrounding streets for everyone to get too and from this proposed track safely? link

    This is a very busy area. Assuming people will need to ride to the location or drive there, will there be designated parking? more importantly, will there be bike tracks created in the surrounding streets for everyone to get too and from this proposed track safely?

    Deanna asked over 4 years ago

    Hi and thanks for your questions. All suggestions are being taken into consideration and where possible will inform the final designs for the Pump Track. As we have limited funds for this project, there are no plans to use the grant funding to provide bike paths to the track from other areas of Town, however this information can be fed into our Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan for the Shire.

    Have a great day!

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  • Share I think this would be amazing for the town but after caring for children for 25 years and knowing kids are the prime target for such a track, all i can think about is how they will need toilets and garbage bins. This is an isolated area and you can 100% guarantee if there are no bins then this will be covered in trash within weeks. Sports require fuel and kids will be eating and drinking so before building new things i the town, the people with final decisions need to consider ALL of the needs of the people who will utilize the space. Toilets and bins are a MUST, so are there plans in place to install these? if so, how many ? and how soon? Thanks. on Facebook Share I think this would be amazing for the town but after caring for children for 25 years and knowing kids are the prime target for such a track, all i can think about is how they will need toilets and garbage bins. This is an isolated area and you can 100% guarantee if there are no bins then this will be covered in trash within weeks. Sports require fuel and kids will be eating and drinking so before building new things i the town, the people with final decisions need to consider ALL of the needs of the people who will utilize the space. Toilets and bins are a MUST, so are there plans in place to install these? if so, how many ? and how soon? Thanks. on Twitter Share I think this would be amazing for the town but after caring for children for 25 years and knowing kids are the prime target for such a track, all i can think about is how they will need toilets and garbage bins. This is an isolated area and you can 100% guarantee if there are no bins then this will be covered in trash within weeks. Sports require fuel and kids will be eating and drinking so before building new things i the town, the people with final decisions need to consider ALL of the needs of the people who will utilize the space. Toilets and bins are a MUST, so are there plans in place to install these? if so, how many ? and how soon? Thanks. on Linkedin Email I think this would be amazing for the town but after caring for children for 25 years and knowing kids are the prime target for such a track, all i can think about is how they will need toilets and garbage bins. This is an isolated area and you can 100% guarantee if there are no bins then this will be covered in trash within weeks. Sports require fuel and kids will be eating and drinking so before building new things i the town, the people with final decisions need to consider ALL of the needs of the people who will utilize the space. Toilets and bins are a MUST, so are there plans in place to install these? if so, how many ? and how soon? Thanks. link

    I think this would be amazing for the town but after caring for children for 25 years and knowing kids are the prime target for such a track, all i can think about is how they will need toilets and garbage bins. This is an isolated area and you can 100% guarantee if there are no bins then this will be covered in trash within weeks. Sports require fuel and kids will be eating and drinking so before building new things i the town, the people with final decisions need to consider ALL of the needs of the people who will utilize the space. Toilets and bins are a MUST, so are there plans in place to install these? if so, how many ? and how soon? Thanks.

    Deanna asked over 4 years ago

    Hi and thanks for your questions and feedback. You can provide suggestions in the survey however we will also pass on your feedback to the project team

    Have a great day! 

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  • Share One of the main photos you are using to promote this track with the father crouching down looking incredibly uncomfortable lead me to wonder... will there be multiple seating installed for children to rest or parents to sit and supervise? on Facebook Share One of the main photos you are using to promote this track with the father crouching down looking incredibly uncomfortable lead me to wonder... will there be multiple seating installed for children to rest or parents to sit and supervise? on Twitter Share One of the main photos you are using to promote this track with the father crouching down looking incredibly uncomfortable lead me to wonder... will there be multiple seating installed for children to rest or parents to sit and supervise? on Linkedin Email One of the main photos you are using to promote this track with the father crouching down looking incredibly uncomfortable lead me to wonder... will there be multiple seating installed for children to rest or parents to sit and supervise? link

    One of the main photos you are using to promote this track with the father crouching down looking incredibly uncomfortable lead me to wonder... will there be multiple seating installed for children to rest or parents to sit and supervise?

    Deanna asked over 4 years ago

    Hi and thanks for your feedback. Seating is an option within the survey and we will pass on your feedback to the project team 

    Have a great day!

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  • Share Will the proposed development allow the use of motor bikes/trailbikes etc? If so, this would be a very real concern as it is used for such purposes now, much to the extreme annoyance caused by uncaring, inconsiderate people. The noise caused from such use can be, and is very distressing to people in the near vicinity. on Facebook Share Will the proposed development allow the use of motor bikes/trailbikes etc? If so, this would be a very real concern as it is used for such purposes now, much to the extreme annoyance caused by uncaring, inconsiderate people. The noise caused from such use can be, and is very distressing to people in the near vicinity. on Twitter Share Will the proposed development allow the use of motor bikes/trailbikes etc? If so, this would be a very real concern as it is used for such purposes now, much to the extreme annoyance caused by uncaring, inconsiderate people. The noise caused from such use can be, and is very distressing to people in the near vicinity. on Linkedin Email Will the proposed development allow the use of motor bikes/trailbikes etc? If so, this would be a very real concern as it is used for such purposes now, much to the extreme annoyance caused by uncaring, inconsiderate people. The noise caused from such use can be, and is very distressing to people in the near vicinity. link

    Will the proposed development allow the use of motor bikes/trailbikes etc? If so, this would be a very real concern as it is used for such purposes now, much to the extreme annoyance caused by uncaring, inconsiderate people. The noise caused from such use can be, and is very distressing to people in the near vicinity.

    Thomas Browne asked over 4 years ago

    Hi and thankyou for your question. Motorbikes will not be encouraged on the site. The bike track has been designed (curves and angles) and construction materials (asphalt) to discourage the use of motorbikes

    We hope that addresses your concerns :) 

    Have a great day!  

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