City's first pump track takes shape

Published on 10 December 2024

Construction works are underway on the City of Launceston's first pump track.

The pump track will be located in the 900 square metre area of land between the Charles St Bridge and the Boathouse Centre, adjacent to Riverbend Park.

Pump tracks are surfaces of constantly changing elevation where bike riders are able to generate speed by pumping or lifting their bikes and then applying pressure, rather than pedalling, as they move over undulating features called rollers, berms and jumps.

However, the tracks are often also used by other user groups, including skateboarders, rollerbladers and scooter'ers. The new track expected to be complete early in 2025.

City of Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood said it was exciting to see work getting underway on the city's first pump track.

"This is a project which has been received really positively in our community and one that I know a lot of people are really stoked for," Mayor Garwood said.

"It's going to be a brilliant addition to Riverbend Park which is already such a great family friendly area for Launceston and the region.

"I'm really looking forward to trying out the pump track when it's complete early next year.

"This project is another example of the City of Launceston putting community feedback and ideas into action in a proactive way."