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Clubroom => Vinduro => Topic started by: VMX247 on December 01, 2009, 11:02:35 pm
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Where is this and what's the impact on Conondale ????? cheers
$4 million trail bike park for Beaudesert, QLD
Posted: Tuesday, 1st December, 2009 : 2:36 PM - - 1092 Reads -
The Queensland State Government and the South East Queensland's mayors have reached an agreement to build a $4 million trail bike park near Beaudesert according to the Brisbane Times.
According to Tony Moore's article the State Government has agreed to set aside 745 hectares of land at Wyaralong, about 25 kilometres west of Beaudesert, and has promised $1 million to get the plan off the ground.
The first stage of the special-purpose project will include basic camping facilities, 30 kilometres of trails, signage, a natural terrain motocross course, parking area and toilets.
The second stage could include the addition of power and showers to camping areas, a specialist motocross track - with a race tower, spectator area and starting gates - additional trails, signage, and a kiosk or cafe.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement today after councils spent more than a year trying to find a suitable space for trail bike riding.
Ms Bligh said off-road trail bike riding was a legitimate recreational pursuit that had become increasingly popular in Queensland.
"But illegal trail bike riding is a major issue in our suburbs and this new facility will give people a place to ride their motorbikes legally," she said.
"Trail biking is a fantastic and exciting sport but it requires careful management in appropriate environments."
Earlier this month, Queensland's Environment Department listed illegal trail biking on its hit list of problem issues for 2010.
The department said unauthorised bike trails harm wildlife and plants and cause severe erosion.
Bike riders who deliberately ignored designated trails would face an on-the-spot fine of $100 and anyone who constructed an illegal track or jump would face a fine of up to $1,000.
Cr Newman, the chairman of the South-East Queensland Council of Mayors, said a solution had to be found because more than 230,000 now enjoyed trail bike riding as an outdoor activity.
"Illegal trail bike riding has long been a blight on some of Brisbane's pristine bushland areas, and has caused major headaches not only for the council and police but residents too," Cr Newman said.
"While most people do the right thing and ride only in designated areas, others have been venturing on to private or council-owned land and even residential streets.'
Cr Newman said the State Government owned site at Wyaralong was a good balance.
"It's ideally positioned within easy reach of trail bike riders not only from Brisbane but across South East Queensland," he said.
Motorcycling Queensland general manager Lindsay Granger welcomed the decision and said MQ had tried to find suitable land for a long time.
"It's long overdue," Mr Granger said.
"But I think it's great.
"Generally speaking if we can get land within an hour of Brisbane, we can get a great demand from motorcyclists from the greater Brisbane area."
This article can be read in full at Brisbane Times
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Near Beaudesert, No impact :)
Good on MQ.
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I wish we could get bike areas to ride down in victoria for the kids, not so much moto-x as there is already loads of clubs for that, but it would be good to have big propertys for kids to be able to just ride around say loops out bush as I know my son and his mates just want to ride bush tracks there not into the moto-x thing, but I dont see anything like that being talked about here and its a shame.
Cheers Mick.
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Near Beaudesert, No impact :)
Good on MQ.
km from Brisbane,north,south,east,west...and no I'm too tired to look on the map ;) ;D ??
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not sure, but that 25km west of Beaudesert puts it around the area of the properties that the RTCB has used for the last 25 years for trailrides (ie, Smithies or Michael Joyces'). Both of which were resumed for the Wyaralong Dam.
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It's about 80 k's from the centre of Brisbane and 50 or 60 k's from the Gold Coast (far enough from the Schoolies......dickheads!!! ). I think it may be Smithies old property- we use to have a great vintage track there years ago. I'm not sure but I think Ray Buccannon had something to do with it, he's had some trail rides there and has been talking with the Goverment oficials about it for quite a while. Smithies would be ideal as it already has trails through the bush and a couple of cleared areas, and it's only 25 min's from where I live!!!.
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Popeye is working on the dam near there as we speak. It's between Beaudesert and Boonah and about 45min sth of Brissy. About as far south as Maleny is from the north.
Common Alison, do you need me to take your hand and lead you there?.
Great news, but interesting that about 6 months ago we were asked to respond to a questionaire about dirt bike riding in sth east Qld and we thought there might be an option to get some land and build a park with Govt. help. Turns out the descision was already made and someone else got the gig.
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Popeye is working on the dam near there as we speak. It's between Beaudesert and Boonah and about 45min sth of Brissy. About as far south as Maleny is from the north.
Common Alison, do you need me to take your hand and lead you there?.
Great news, but interesting that about 6 months ago we were asked to respond to a questionaire about dirt bike riding in sth east Qld and we thought there might be an option to get some land and build a park with Govt. help. Turns out the descision was already made and someone else got the gig.
Hold my hand :o true swinger words ;) I get where it is demographically ;D
They are looking here in the west too ,but it always makes me wonder about the supervision.
Conondale is just magic and the ideal set up. :-*
Wonder which MCClub or who will get control of this new facility/ride park ?
cheers
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Me thinks it will be private enterprise but with 200k plus riders in Qld you think MAQ should get a finger in the pie.
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Me thinks it will be private enterprise but with 200k plus riders in Qld you think MAQ should get a finger in the pie.
yes if it goes of like a cracker -you'd think some levee would be going to MAQ.
You'd think there would be a large amount of there members using. ;D
cheers
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will be good if it all goes ahead and dont turn to shit.theres been talk for a long time in local papers about a track in that area,theres a place at south ripley near ipswitch not council approved but council dont seem to mind.there was also talk of black duck valley reopening dont know if it did or not a couple of blokes who worked there supposedly bought the property and were going to reopen it with an anual fee of $1200 per bike and that basically gave you a key for the gate to use at your own leisure.hope it does all happen.
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The Ripley track is 10 mins from my home and is by invite only. Some dregs get there though and the track prep is shit. The council want the owners to upgrade the road in before they will give them the go ahead, but 5 ks of roadworks and bituman is out of the question.
Getting a key to the gate and being left to yourselves sounds great - until the shit hits the fan and some one dies.
I think/hope this (Beaudesert) is the first real track with govt. interest and it's up to us to make it work. As happened at Black Duck, it only takes a couple of dick haeds to stuff it up though, and the more you say or plead with the idiots, the worse they get.
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ripley is not invite only i found there ph number on some website been there a few times with the kids.as for track prep its the same as riding in the bush but you cant get busted for it.you just have to ring and book,not many people get in free anymore they have people watching and the owners aiso do regular drives around in there 4wd.the key part is for black duck valley dont know if it ever went ahead but not agood idea like you said,and to expensive would cost my family $7400 for a year and just not worth it.i like ripley its a good place marked tracks yeah a bit rough but from a bush bashers point of view thats what its all about,when we go ther its always a ball and the kids love the pee wee track.cheers gary....ialso hope tha one at beaudesert goes ahead and having a wife at logan council and knowing there are a lot of riders work at the council maybe something positive will happen.
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I think there was a place near me for a while but if you charge some one to ride on your property insurances etc etc if they have a crash are over the top and like most guys it wouldnt matter you crash you get back up again and get over it but some people love to be in court ripping people off so either they had to ride for free or not at all that was why it shut down. :)
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black duck shut down for that reason frosty to many people got hurt put insurance sky high for some reason not many get hurt at ripley or not that you here about it.just found out that a petition was put around logan council witch does beaudesert area and was signed by hundreds of council employees in favour of a track for riders and there families so hopefully something will happen.ill get the wife to ask around and see if she can find out anything further.cheers gary
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Great idea Mick, I would like to see something like that in NSW as well.
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Joint Statement:
Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Sport
The Honourable Phil Reeves
Monday, November 30, 2009
State and local government deliver first major trail bike facility for SEQ
The Premier has announced that 745 ha of State Government land at Wyaralong, near Beaudesert will be set aside for SEQ’s first dedicated trail bike facility.
Premier Anna Bligh and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said the Council of Mayors (SEQ) had agreed to support and jointly fund the development of the new facility on the State-owned land.
The Government will provide $1 million in funding and 745 ha of land to the project which is expected to have an overall cost of between $3 million and $4 million.
Ms Bligh made the announcement at her 20th Community Cabinet as Premier at Forest Lake in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
“Off-road trail bike riding is a legitimate recreational pursuit that is becoming increasingly popular in Queensland,” said the Premier.
“But illegal trail bike riding is a major issue in our suburbs and this new facility will give people a place to ride their motorbikes legally.
“Trail biking is a fantastic and exciting sport but it requires careful management in appropriate environments.
“That’s why the Government is devoting land and $1 million in funding for this new trail bike facility planned for Wyaralong.
“We are responding to the needs of local residents and riders, while also ensuring they do not impact on the natural environment.”
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Chairman, Cr Campbell Newman, said South East Queensland's 230,000 trail bike riders need more legal and safe riding options that won't disturb local neighbours.
"This is the best solution to trying to reduce illegal riding in unsuitable sites that adversely affect local residents and the environment," Cr Newman said.
"The Council of Mayors (SEQ) has been working in partnership with the State Government to identify a suitable major facility site over the past year.
"We welcome the State Government's commitment and are willing to keep working with them to identify a suitable operator to develop and manage the site effectively and safely.
"This is a very good outcome for both trail bike riders and SEQ residents."
Planning for Stage 1 of the park is expected to be completed mid next year when the Council of Mayors will take over responsibility for its construction.
Stage 1 is likely to involve a basic camping facility, about 30 km of trail, signage, a natural terrain motocross course, a parking area and toilets.
Stage 2 of the park will provide improved camping facilities (with power, showers), a constructed motocross track (including race tower, spectator area, starting gates), additional trails and signage, and a kiosk/café.
“This site at Wyaralong, near Beaudesert, was identified because its terrain is well suited for trail bike riding. The natural topography of the area also means that noise and dust will be largely contained in the park area,” said the Premier.
“The location is also one that can be easily accessed by trail bike riders from all over the South East and especially Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba.”
Minister Reeves said the State Government has been working in partnership with the Council of Mayors (SEQ) to help identify suitable land in the south east for regional trail bike facilities.
“Queensland’s booming population has made it increasingly difficult for councils to deliver these types of facilities so the state government agreed to partner with the Council of Mayors (SEQ)” said the Minister.
“This is the first major regional facility, however councils will continue to identify other smaller facilities to complement the Wyaralong site.”
The development of the Wyaralong site is part of the Queensland Government’s commitment under Toward Q2: Tomorrow’s Queensland to protect 50 per cent more land for nature conversation and public recreation.
Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor and Deputy Chair of the Council of Mayors (SEQ), John Brent, said he strongly backed the project and said it offered many benefits to his constituents and to all communities throughout the region.
"This will be a great facility for local residents and it will attract visitors from all over South East Queensland to our area," he said.
Media Contact: 07 32244500
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black duck shut down for that reason frosty to many people got hurt put insurance sky high for some reason not many get hurt at ripley or not that you here about it.just found out that a petition was put around logan council witch does beaudesert area and was signed by hundreds of council employees in favour of a track for riders and there families so hopefully something will happen.ill get the wife to ask around and see if she can find out anything further.cheers gary
How did you go, anymore info oldskool ?
Thanks for the update info IT400C,still wondering who/club is going to control/supervise this park for the long term.
cheers
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Got my letter from the queen(prem Anna Bligh) yesterday to confirm the above letter-great news for SEQld.
Let's hope the other states will follow.(apart from those that have already)
Starting with a 30k loop and natural mx track, & camping. followed by Kiosk and Full mx track with starting gates etc... a yr later.
GOOD STUFF
Maybe a good spot for 2011 sidecar spectacular as no other bugger will call me back re booking a circuit.
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nothing yet vmx247 only what has been said on here already,seems no one wants to say anything.shes on holidays at the moment for a month[lucky biarch]but it all looks good with construction to start mid 2010.ohwell im off to work now only get my wednesday and christmas day off back to work boxing day :'(.cheers gary