Council's design team worked hard with the pump track consultant to develop a pump track design that will be an exciting addition to the recreational facilities in Forestwood Drive Park.

The pump track has been designed to have a small footprint to maintain the large open space for kick and throw activities. The pump track will be lightly embellished with amenity planting to the residential side of the new track to improve the shade cover in the park.

The decision to build the pump track in this location within the park was made after careful consideration of several factors, including the location which:

• is outside flood and stormwater overflow zones, ensuring safety and longevity
• allows for two minor overland flow pathways to route stormwater around the pump track
• avoids the need for major stormwater pipes under the track
• offers better access and poses less risk to existing assets and infrastructure
• avoids significant tree protection zones and preserves natural habitats.

In January 2025, community members were invited to review the pump track concept design and provide feedback by completing a short online survey.

Consultation closed on Monday, 20 January 2025.

In developing Council's Recreation Parks Plan 2021, the Buderim community indicated that they would like to see more informal sport opportunities for teenagers and young adults in the area.

After reviewing the feedback and assessing the existing informal sport opportunities in the area, Council identified Buderim as an ideal location for a pump track.

In September 2023, council invited residents to share their thoughts on the best location for a pump track in Buderim.

A pump track in Buderim was strongly supported by our community who are seeking different recreation opportunities close by. Based on community feedback, we determined Forestwood Drive Park is the best location for the track.

The community engagement findings can be viewed here.

It is a track where you generate momentum on your bike by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing.

Pump tracks cater to all members of the community, creating a space that unites people from diverse backgrounds.

You can road test Council’s popular Sugar Bag Road Pump Track in Caloundra West to see what makes a great pump track. It’s a track for all skill levels and will get your heart pumping!

All feedback and comments received on the concept design will be considered to finalise the design for construction.

Construction is proposed to commence in February 2025.

If you have any feedback regarding the project, please contact Council’s project team via email: on: landscapedesignandplanning@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

If you have any feedback regarding the project, please contact Council’s project team via email: on: landscapedesignandplanning@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au