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THE third and final stage of the Dianella BMX and mountain bike track is ready to go, finished just in time for the school holidays.

It’s been a long race to the finish line for the the project, with Dianella’s Regional Open Space being having been pegged as the ideal spot for a dirt BMX hub back in 2013.

Earlier stages including the pump track and skills trail were constructed in 2021, and the final stage adds new jump lines so the track can cater to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level riders.

Mayor Mark Irwin said: “We know that more than 50,000 young people live in the city and more than 60 per cent are involved in some sort of BMX or skate activity”, and demand for urban mountain biking continued to grow alongside the ever-popular BMX discipline.

“Completing the new jump lines for a range of rider skill levels now provides a more diverse experience for local riders, which I am sure they will continue to enjoy over the summer.  We look forward to seeing the facilities at Dianella being used to their fullest by future Olympians and recreational users alike.”