Pump track and outdoor fitness equipment to be installed in Dunolly

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A new bicycle/scooter pump track and outdoor fitness equipment will be installed at the Gordon Gardens in Dunolly on Monday (12/10).

The $140,000 Gordon Gardens upgrade project is being delivered thanks to funding from the State Government’s Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative.

The pump track and exercise equipment were identified as part of the Gordon Gardens Master Plan process.

During August, Council consulted the community about what colour the outdoor fitness equipment should be with blue being chosen as the preferred colour.

The bicycle/scooter pump track is a modular system made of timber composite that will form a circular track of about 65 metres. It will be suitable for use from the early stages of riding a balance bike or scooter to larger bikes for young people and adults. It’s the perfect playground and play space for all wheels and all ages, providing outstanding health and wellbeing benefits through fun.

Five pieces of outdoor fitness equipment, comprising a chest press, body pull ups, body twist, leg press and set up station, will be installed.

The pump track and exercise equipment will be suitable for people of all ages and provides free opportunities for physical activity.

Central Goldfields Shire Council CEO Lucy Roffey said the new additions will help provide health and wellbeing benefits for the local community and aligns with the recently adopted Active Central Goldfields Recreation and Open Space Strategy 2020-2029.

“The pump track and outdoor fitness equipment will provide opportunities for free physical activity for children, young people, families and senior members of the Dunolly community and the new additions will also be a drawcard for residents from surrounding communities,” she said.

The State Government Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative funds improvements for infrastructure, facilities and/or programs across the region to enable more community members to increase their activity levels.

Other projects that have been funded in the Central Goldfields Shire include:

  • The kitchen garden and workshops at Maryborough Community House
  • Playground equipment at Maryborough Community House
  • Path upgrades and nature play area at Maryborough’s Goldfields Reservoir

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