Blacktown City has become BMX central following the grand opening of the City’s very first pump track in Marayong.Riders young and old tested their skill on the looping circuit at Harvey Park, which opened to the community last week.

The $400,000 track contains two endless and connected loops, which can be ridden separately or combined, catering for both beginner and intermediate riders.

Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said the track filled a much-needed gap in regards to the provision of quality BMX tracks in Western Sydney.

“The community response was overwhelmingly positive when we showed people our plans to build a pump track at Harvey Park last year, so it is fantastic to finally open this fantastic facility to the community,” Mayor Bleasdale said.

“Council hopes this track will promote a love of cycling, in all its forms, from a young age, and will be the first of many pump tracks in our City.

“Council is committed to providing places for our residents to be more active, more often in Blacktown City and this track is a key part of this commitment.”

NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully was pleased to see the delivery of the pump track.

“The NSW Government remains committed to the delivery of adventurous places like this pump track being opened today. We know that these projects create better places for people of all ages and abilities to come together, enjoy the outdoors and be active.”

The project was funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program. The NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is creating new public open spaces to meet community needs and make great places to live.

Attending the event, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Blacktown State MP Stephen Bali, said the pump track adds to the diversity of sports and adventure activities available in Blacktown that caters for youngsters through to those who are still young at heart, regardless of age and ability.