The ‘action-packed’ attraction coming to popular park
Visiting a popular Sunshine Coast park will soon be even more fun - especially for those on two wheels!
Construction of a new pump track at Coolum’s Lions and Norrie Job Memorial Park is expected to start later this year.
This project follows extensive community engagement, which demonstrated strong community and youth support for the thrill-seeking addition.
A pump track is one where you generate momentum on your bike by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said one of the standout ideas from the landscape plan, and from her consultation with students at Coolum State Primary School and Coolum State High School, was a pump track for the park.
“We listened to what our community wanted, drafted a concept plan for the pump track and asked for feedback at the end of last year on what we’d planned.
“We received positive support for the pump track, and it will be a fantastic addition to Lions and Norrie Job Park for our community to enjoy,” Cr Suarez said.
“It will certainly amp up the thrills and fun for Coolum residents.
“It will also mesh perfectly with the new basketball half court, making sure there’s plenty of action-packed fun on offer.
“Once completed, this pump track will be a showcase of how we are connecting and engaging with our communities to build a better future for everyone.
“It’s a great example of Council’s commitment to providing high quality open space that supports active and healthy communities.”
What the community wants
Council received 132 survey responses providing feedback on the draft concept plan for the park.
“I am so grateful to our community for sharing your ideas and feedback on the plan,” Cr Suarez said.
“The pump track has a lot of support with locals, with 70 per cent of those who provided feedback indicating they would use the track on a weekly basis.
“Our community told us they wanted track features like taller jumps and pumps, crossover opportunities including the ability to jump between multiple jumps, coastal-coloured line markings, higher drop-ins to generate speed and tabletop jumps.
“Additionally, they requested amenities such as water fountain/bottle fill stations, shaded seating, hang out areas, bins and a playground for kids.”
The draft concept plan for the pump track was well received by the community and the suggestions listed above will be considered by the design team as the concept design is finalised.
Next steps
The project is now moving forward with a specialised design and construction process.
Council will engage a specialist contractor to finalise the design and build the track, ensuring the best possible outcome for the community.
Construction timeframes will be determined when the specialist contractor is engaged.
The final concept plan will be shared with the community before construction begins, which is scheduled for late 2025.
Project information, timelines and relevant documents are included on the Have your Say Sunshine Coast project page.
What makes a track a pump track?
It is a track where you generate momentum on your bike by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing.
Pump tracks cater to all members of the community, creating a space that unites people from diverse backgrounds.
You can road test Council’s popular Sugar Bag Road Pump Track in Caloundra West to see what makes a great pump track. It’s a track for all skill levels and will get your heart pumping!
