CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY JANUARY 18, 2019
WHEELS TURNING ON CLERMONT BMC TRACK CONSTRUCTION Construction work on Clermont’s new BMX trackhas started, supported by $200,000 from the Palaszczuk Government’s Works for Queensland program.
The track is being constructed by BMX Tracks Australia, a leader in developing competition tracks with experience delivering projects across Queensland. It will be capable of hosting state-level events.
The $445,000 project expected to be completed in March.
“State level BMX events will translate into more visitors coming to the region and spending money with local businesses,” Mr Dick said.
During a visit to the site, Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning “Extra facilities such as site buildings and Cameron Dick said the 400-metre track grandstands are also planned for the future. would boost health and economic outcomes “With BMX racing now entrenched as an for the town. Olympic event, the popularity of this sport “Giving this project the green light ensures continues to rise, so who knows what future all the positive benefits of BMX riding will champions may get their start here in reach Clermont – both on and off the track,” Clermont.” Mr Dick said. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker “This is a fantastic result for Clermont’s BMX acknowledged the important partnership riders, budding and established, and I am between the state government and council. sure we will see more locals taking up the sport and making new friends as a result of Continued page 2 ... this great community project.”
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