Young riders take over Manning Bike Track for Community Day
Hundreds of young people turned out to celebrate the opening of the Manning Bike Track at an action-packed Community Day hosted by the City of South Perth as part of Youth Week.
The event kicked off the school holidays with a bang and embraced this year’s Youth Week theme, “Our Threads, This Place, Your Moment” by giving young people the chance to connect – with each other, their community and themselves.
The track at the revitalised George Burnett Precinct was heaving with activity as young riders of all ages put the slick new facility to the test.
The event featured a crowd-pleasing interactive Bike Trick Jam by FreestyleNow, kids' activities, an appearance by Constable Care, free bike safety checks from People on Bicycles, free ice creams and a sausage sizzle run by the South Perth Youth Network.
Designed by Three Chillies Design following extensive community engagement, the Manning Bike Track is suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels, offering a pump track for bikes, skateboards, scooters and wheelchairs, and a jump track for more experienced riders to practice advanced moves.
City of South Perth Mayor Greg Milner said the new track provided more opportunities for the community to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
“The Manning Bike Track is an exciting addition to George Burnett Park and reflects our commitment to creating vibrant recreational spaces for our community,” he said.
“I’m so thrilled to see so many people enjoying this fantastic facility.”
In 2023, the City secured a $300,000 grant from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program to help create the bike track. This was followed by an additional $100,000 grant from Lotterywest in 2024, which contributed to the landscaped gardens, seating, pathways, lighting and shade structures around the track. The total cost of the project was just under $600,000.
“We’re grateful for the support from the Federal Government and Lotterywest, which has made it possible for us to create an enjoyable and accessible experience for everyone who visits Manning Bike Track,” said Mayor Greg Milner.
For more information on the Manning Bike Track and the George Burnett Park precinct visit the City of South Perth website.
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