Benalla Rural City Council is pleased to confirm that construction of the highly anticipated Pump Track is set to begin in early 2026, following strong community support for the draft concept plan. The Pump Track forms a key element of the Fawckner Drive Masterplan, aimed at enhancing recreation and open space along the lakeside precinct.
On 18 November, World Trail – the contractors selected to deliver the pump track – hosted a feedback pop-up session to engage directly with the community. The session was a resounding success, attracting a range of community members from grandparents and young families to advanced riders and kids simply excited to see what’s coming. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with no suggested changes to the draft concept plan.
Benalla Rural City Mayor Cr Bernie Hearn welcomed the milestone, saying, “It’s great to see our community come together to support this exciting initiative. The number of people we saw at the session highlights just how much this project means to our community, and the feedback was all positive,” Cr Hearn said.
“As part of the broader Fawckner Drive Masterplan, the Pump Track will be a fun new place for people to ride, be active and spend time together. It’s designed for riders with different skill levels, so everyone can enjoy it.”
“With construction to begin in early 2026, this project has been shaped by local ideas, and we can see that many families, riders and community groups are excited to see it come to life.”
The draft concept plan includes clearly defined skill-level areas to support rider development and safety, from beginners through to advanced users who are ready for progressive tricks. The community also responded enthusiastically to the quick build timeframe, which will see the track delivered sooner than many expected.
Visit haveyoursay.benalla.vic.gov.au for more information about the project and to view the Pump Track concept plans and Fawckner Drive Masterplan.