Jack Treblanche, map and marking
paint in hand, walked the track with
riders, discussing and marking out
changes to the BMX bike track.
“People power,” says Jack, “City
park (in Griffith) came about due to
kid power.”
Kid Power
At the July Council meeting a petition
of 128 signatures was presented to
Council with regard to the state of the
BMX bike track. In his presentation
speech, Kenny Hargreaves informed
those present that the track was in
poor condition and upgrades were
needed.
soon the BMX bike track “will be a
park to suit all ages.”
In August/September weeds around
the track were cleaned up and Jack
Treblanche, Director of Community
Development, held a consultation
morning with riders, and parents.
Discussion on jump numbers and
heights as well as ‘bowls’ were
discussed as well as seating, tables
and safety barriers.
Kids jumped on their bikes and rode
the newly cleaned course before
enjoying a bbq lunch at the track.
Jack informed those present that
Council has approved a contractor to
come in and start the form work and
Where possible, surplus materials will
be recycled for the barriers and
seating. It was also suggested that a
sand pit could be built, and that
suggestion is under consideration.
Rayleen Poole and Robbie Biggs were at
the meeting giving advise on how the
track ‘used to be’. Robbie remembered
the old days when kids would go to the
track with shovels and make their own
jumps.
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