Month: November 2021

Warburton Place Plan adopted by council

https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/warburton-place-plan/warburton-place-plan-adopted-council?fbclid=IwAR0_aMJLEAxm1PCFpg4PbgSxs_ILYSjVXzDPRbW_Utv4JUY09btiXIuGtpw The Warburton Place Plan was adopted at last night’s Council meeting, after final changes were made to the draft plan following an eight-week community consultation period. A Place Plan done as one of the studies for the Warburton Mountain Bike Destinations as consultation on what locals would like to see happen to Warburton for the next … Continue reading Warburton Place Plan adopted by council

NSW government invests 50 million in blue mountains eco-tourism

Reading this you could be forgiven for thinking wow, an adventure tourism development without mountain bikes. Then read further - yes mountain bikes. You would think that they would put the major thing in the development right up the top. And notice the really strong emphasis on preserving the environment? They know they have opposition … Continue reading NSW government invests 50 million in blue mountains eco-tourism

Feedback on plans for Wesburn Park

This is the photo that the Yarra Ranges Council chose to advertise their plans for Wesburn Recreation Reserve. This is a pump track for mountain bikers (skateboarders can use it too). Previous plans had a large amount of other mountain bike structure. Structures that would greatly limit the local Pony and Horse Clubs and the … Continue reading Feedback on plans for Wesburn Park

Community groups clash over closure of unauthorised mountain bike track on Mount Keira – ABC News – 6 November 2021

An unauthorised mountain bike track on an escarpment that runs through endangered bushland will be closed and rehabilitated from next week, and has resulted in a backlash from the local mountain biking community. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-06/community-groups-clash-over-closure-of-mountain-bike-trails/100598364?fbclid=IwAR2dPlwkPhZxg7z4lD-Srf9LDU29Pc7DyKjGG9fIW_HPZY8GBBaWfTDmqEM