By Renee Wood
The designs proposed for the Coldstream Station pump track have been released with the community asked to vote on their favourite concept.
Following a response to the survey which saw 49 contributions, three concept designs were formed based on the feedback.
The initial feedback was provided by the users of the pump track and consultations have also been done with Coldstream Primary School.
The tracks are said to be suitable for all skill levels, having operational lines for upskilling, options for BMX, scooters and skateboards and seating and shade.
Online voting is now open for the designs which are – a flow multi loop, jump line technical loop and multi loop.
Paul Goodison from Yarra Ranges Council said a key component in the project’s delivery is to have something for beginners and more advanced riders.
“We felt that it was a good opportunity to give options so that people can drill down into the benefits and the different options and what suits them,” he said.
Mr Goodison said they all occupy the same space and provide similar berms but it’s the technicality that makes them all unique.
“Option two is probably a little bit faster, it’s longer straights and it’s got probably a sequence of four tabletop jumps,” he said.
“Some of the other options have tighter bends… so they’re different pump track experiences, the differences between them are quite technical in how people use them and what they liked doing on them.
Pump track designer Common Ground has been awarded the project tender.
“The three options are different in terms of the technical ability, how fast they are, and how separated the beginner and advanced sections are,” he said.
“So that’s where people get the choice to vote on what they believe best suits their needs.”
The designs also include a platform for gathering and resting along the Yarra Valley Trail as council looks to improve the overall experience along the trail.
“The Yarra Valley Trail is the backbone, we are looking at the use of the sites, whether it’s for this type of activity pump track or we’ve been putting in some wetlands out at Yering.”
The upgrades will also acknowledge the old railway infrastructure.
“We’ll be leaving some of the rail there at the sidings and the signals and putting the station name signs back on platforms, so there’s a number of things we’ve been doing to improve what the trial offers.”
The project was supported by both state and federal governments and is part of the wider Coldstream Station Masterplan.
Following the voting closure on Tuesday 21 June, council will be working with Common Ground to develop the detailed design before releasing it for consultation.
For more information visit, https://shaping.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/coldstream-station-master-plan
