BMX club gets go-ahead for new pump track

A Christchurch BMX club has been given approval to build a brand new, sealed pump track at Bexley Reserve.

It will be funded and built by the North Avon Christchurch BMX Club who will then gift the facility to Christchurch City Council.

Waitai Coastal-Burwood Community Board today approved construction of the track along with a wider concept plan for Bexley Reserve.

The club is already based at the reserve in the city's east and the 2,500m2 pump track will be built on a piece of land next to their existing BMX track.

The track will be part of a bigger redevelopment of Bexley Reserve, which will include a learn-to-ride cycle safety facility and a new playground.

Board Chair Kelly Barber says it’s a win-win for the club and the community.  

“Once built the pump track will be available for use by all park visitors with any skill level and on any kind of wheels whether that be bike, scooter, skateboard and even wheelchair.”

The plans have been designed to incorporate two loops, one of which will be constructed so as to be inclusive for wheelchairs.

“Pump tracks are becoming increasingly popular with kiwi kids so I really think it does meet a need and it’s going to be of lasting benefit to the community. There’s certainly been strong community support for the idea which is fantastic.”

North Avon Christchurch BMX Club is currently fundraising to meet the costs of construction. They hope to begin building later this year.

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