As part of our renewal program, Council is planned to make minor revisions to the dirt jump facility at Mount Compass Recreation Park.

Over time, prevailing weather, trail building and rider use have altered elements of the facility.

Council engaged Next Level Mountain Bike, a professional trail builder, to assess remediation and possible improvements for the site that focused on:

• Enhancing the rider experience
• Creating a sustainable and maintainable jumps line
• Reducing rider risk and improving safety.

Council and Next Level Mountain Bike hosted a drop-in session for riders to view the proposed concept design and share ideas.

Suggestions provided during the session were encouraged to:

• Remain within budget
• Meet acceptable risk standards
• Be sustainably constructed
• Provide an inclusive riding experience across a beginner to intermediate range.

The Proposed Concept Design:

• Redesign the Snake Run entry trail and new link-backs via the new return line
• Retain the existing layout while rebuilding and adjusting the spacing between jumps to achieve a smoother jump flow.
• Reshape and lower the start ramp, repurposing excess soil on-site.
• Reconstruct all jumps with larger landing zones to enhance safety and support skill progression.
• Reshape the large jump line, maintaining current spacing with minor refinements for improved rider flow.
• Redesign the small jump line with optimal spacing to enable smoother transitions and potential crossovers with the large jump line.
• Expands all berms to support consistent rider momentum and improved flow.
• A new gravel surface to optimise drainage using consistent out-sloping and regular grade reversals.

Proposed concept design