The Schrinner Council is making Brisbane’s lifestyle even better with two new projects coming to life as part of the transformation of Victoria Park.
The Urban Pump Track and Spring Hill Common are two of the first milestone projects to be completed through the creation of Brisbane’s biggest new park in 50 years.
Those seeking action and adrenaline can soon roll up to the Urban Pump Track for a thrilling 260-metre-long course featuring jumps, bumps and banked turns.
Designed to suit both children and the young-at-heart, the course takes advantage of the park’s natural topography to challenge riders of all ages and abilities.
The track is now 80 per cent complete and due to open later this year, with local company JMac Constructions delivering the project and supporting more than 100 jobs.
Victoria Park’s newest destination, Spring Hill Common is now complete and ready to play host to some of Brisbane’s most exciting outdoor events.
More than 200,000 people have attended about 550 events and activations in Victoria Park since July 2021.
The opening of the Spring Hill Common provides another venue to host events, including Brisbane Festival’s Voices of Victoria Park which will be held on Sunday 8 September.
Featuring tiered seating, open play spaces and sprawling views across the hills of Victoria Park, the newest space is also the perfect place to relax with a picnic, unwind and connect to nature.
Future stages of the 64-hectare lifestyle and leisure project includes high ropes courses, water holes, wetlands, a nature play gully and Tree House lookout and café.
Victoria Park is one of 22 South East Queensland projects which will benefit from the $285.8 million South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund.
Under this agreement, the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Schrinner Council will each contribute $40 million to deliver Victoria Park catalyst projects, including an all-abilities “Adventurescape” playground, a “Parkway Loop” boulevard and a new active transport bridge.
For more information on the projects and upcoming events visit Council’s website www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search ‘Victoria Park’ or call the Contact Centre on 07 3403 8888.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital continues to grow and the transformation of Victoria Park is a key part of this.
“I promised Victoria Park would be a place for everyone and that’s exactly what the Spring Hill Common and Urban Pump Track are.
“The Spring Hill Common offers a place for people to relax and will host events for all ages while our Urban Pump Track will cater for thrill-seekers of all-abilities.
“Our record of delivering new lifestyle destinations has helped shape Brisbane’s reputation as a great place to live, work and relax.
“We know Brisbane residents love to visit their local parks and Victoria Park is creating even more for people to see and do in our city.”
Quotes attributable to Chair of Environment, Parks and Sustainability Cr Tracy Davis:
“Victoria Park is Brisbane’s biggest backyard, with plenty for residents to see and do in the outdoors.
“Brisbane residents put forward more than 51,000 ideas for Victoria Park and the Spring Hill Common and Urban Pump Track are just two of many we’re bringing to life.
“It’s great to have all three levels of government supporting this new lifestyle destination and we’re looking forward to progressing more of these ideas to make Victoria Park even better.”
Quotes attributable to Mr Alton Twine – CEO, Bicycle Queensland
“Bicycle Queensland are excited to see the Victoria Park Urban Pump Track close to completion. Facilities like these are an important part of investment in recreational infrastructure for Queensland, and this development is a big bonus for riders and families in and around inner Brisbane.’
“All forms of bike riding have had a huge boost in uptake over the past five years. From those making trips by bike, to riders exploring the rail trails, singletrack and back roads, bike riding is increasing in popularity.
“Having a pump track of this calibre in the heart of Brisbane is a great step in ensuring all riders in our state capital have access to a range of facilities.”
Quotes attributable to Scott Power – CEO, BMD Group
“The JMac Constructions team is pleased to once again collaborate with Council on the construction of the Urban Pump Track project which showcases JMac’s specialist landscaping capabilities and over 49 years of experience delivering sporting facilities, playgrounds, parklands in Queensland and interstate.
“With over 260 metres of specially designed asphalt track, the Urban Pump Track’s innovative design supports riders’ skill progression and we hope to see it become a popular attraction for potential athletes and community.”
“With the project tracking at about 80 per cent completion, remaining works are set to involve the completion of the carpark, bio basins, amenities block, pathway network and surrounding softscapes”.
