The new BMX pump track facility has been located within Phoenix Park in Runcorn. The site utilises a vacant area of existing grass and tarmac hardstanding which is easy accessible from neighbouring housing areas as well as excellent public transport links.
The addition of the track supports the vision to encourage local youth activates in the park. The extra sporting challenges of a BMX pump track was seen as highly desirable in the local area following consultation with young people and its construction has been a long-standing ambition for the park. Valencia Communities Fund was approached for a contribution towards the costs of the groundworks and landscaping.
To construct the track, the existing surfacing was excavated to form the levels needed for the new layout. New drainage has been installed and material imported to form the track jumps and berms.
The stone sub base and tarmac wearing course has been laid to form the new surfacing to the track with a new path constructed to link the track to the existing footpaths. Grass seed has been sown over imported topsoil to cover the mounds and a new site sign and waste bin installed.
