The Cessnock Local Government Area’s (LGA) only public BMX facility is set to undergo a major upgrade at Carmichael Park.
And, council wants residents to have their say on the latest enhancements to the park in Bellbird.
By doing so, there are great prizes to be won.
Council recently engaged Bike Tracks Australia and Bligh Tanner to develop a concept plan for the venue.
As part of this, it also wants to know what the community values in a BMX facility and what elements are important to them.
“This track will provide greater opportunity for young riders to enhance their skills,” Cessnock City mayor Bob Pynsent said.
“We’re encouraging residents to speak up, so their ideas can be incorporated into the concept plan.
“Earlier this year, council applied for funding under the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program to fund a $250,000 upgrade to the BMX facility.
“Developing a concept plan is the first step in getting construction under way, which will hopefully kick off in 2022.”
Residents can have their say in a number of ways, including:
Completing the online survey, which takes about five minutes to complete. Everyone who completes the survey can choose to go in the draw to win one of five $50 pre-paid Visa cards;
Submit suggestions via the online ideas wall. Submit your idea via the ideas wall or text 0402 822 698 and council staff will add it for you;
Enter the drawing competition (children 12 and under). Children are invited to draw their ideas for a BMX facility and submit via email to [email protected] The competition will be judged by councillor Pynsent and the winner will receive a family season pass to Cessnock and Branxton Pools valued at $386. Full terms and conditions can be found on council’s website; and
Participating in two rounds of online workshops. The first round will take place in October to provide input into draft concept plan. The second round is scheduled for November to present the draft concept plan to participants for feedback. There will also be a workshop just for young people.
“The concept plan will then be made available for further community feedback and comment before being reported to council in early 2022,” Cr Pynsent said.
For full details and to make a submission, visit the ‘Have Your Say’ section of council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/HaveYourSay
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