BMX bike jump removal

September 2023

Why are bike jumps being removed?

There are many reasons why unauthorised bike jumps are removed but the most common reasons for removal are based on risk to community safety and environmental damage.

What are the environmental impacts of the unauthorised bike jumps?

Continual excavation of bushland disrupts local wildlife and vegetation which could have the following impacts:

• Damage to tree roots resulting in poor tree health and with potential to cause limbs to fall or death of tree.
• Placing dirt against the base of trees causes ring barking, resulting in the eventual death of the tree.
• Damage to plants caused by digging up or smothering small ground-storey vegetation including dormant plants such as bulbs and orchids.
• Erosion issues caused by changed groundwater flow.
• Removal of logs and woody debris impacts habitat for lizards, insects and small mammals.
• Continuous activity at site causes disturbance to native fauna making site uninhabitable.

Are there any authorised dirt jumps in Nillumbik?

Eltham BMX Dirt Jumps – Pitt Street, Eltham.

Nillumbik also has three skate parks:

• Hurstbridge Skate park - 959 Heidelberg - Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge
• Eltham Skate park - 58 Susan Street, Eltham
• Diamond Creek Skate Park – Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek

New BMX Park

Council is building a new BMX Park in Diamond Creek.

Designs have undergone multiple changes based on community feedback.

Council is now seeking the relevant planning approvals with work on the jumps anticipated to start as soon as possible.

How can I get involved?

Keep an eye on the Participate page for project updates and opportunities to get involved in the project. participate.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/bmx-park