A desire that arose from the community and after 15 months of consultation, articulate project planning and so many wonderful people helping, the Bike Pump track located at Dargaville’s Selwyn Park is ready to ride.

The track compliments several active facilities already in place at the park which includes a swimming pool, skate park, fitness trail, basketball courts and children's playground.

Project Manager Trevor Moss says, “we chose to build a pump track because it’s something the whole community can use and it’s all about fitness and getting people moving”.

“It’s been an absolute joy seeing the project progress and we’re already getting heaps of positive feedback; I mean we’ve had kids jumping the fence already wanting to give it a go”.

BMX Olympian and former Northlander Trent Jones designed the track, “so it’s really designed to inspire young people and encourage them to spend their time in a positive way,” says Mr Moss.

“In saying that there is no age limit on it either. I will be down there on my bike, I mean I won’t be doing the crazy 180 back flips, but I’ll be there, your partner or your grandparents can use it, it’s for all ages.”

The project has been fully funded by the Multiplex Trust. This trust was formed when Robin Branch a local entity died suddenly while he was fundraising to build a community recreation facility in the 80’s leaving the facility not built. The funds that remained were kept to go towards something similar in the future. Some of the money has already supported the Sportsville Facility at Memorial Park.  

Mr Moss said the project was also only made possible thanks to the generosity of local contractors who he says gave generous discounts, some even working for free.

An official opening will be planned in the future in the meantime it is open for everyone to enjoy. 

As an addon, two locals are currently recycling bikes so that kids that don’t have a bike are not disadvantaged. They plan to have them available at the track and maybe give some away at the opening.

Mr Moss says he is open to receiving donations of old bikes for open day. “If it’s got a broken chain or flat tyre that’s fine, so if there are any people out there who wish to donate old bikes they can”.

If you would like to donate a bicycle to give away at the Dargaville pump track contact Trevor Moss on the Kaipara Cycling Facebook page.