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We had our first session with the consultants last Tuesday and despite your feedback () it was all really positive stuff. We also met with Park Management (TVE) the Friday before.

Next 12 months
Improved signage (lots of signs out there already) - each track has been named and graded. Those of you who have been out there would have noticed a pile of flattened topsoil at the South Eastern corner of the car park (near the tunnel) - this will be the location of the trail head signage and include a simple explanation of the signs, gradings, numbering etc. It will be landscaped, couple of seats and I think a shelter which will be a good addition. Might even suggest "take a map" box and the lost and found board at this area.

Construction works to the north of the pavilion are for BBQs, children play equipment and a kids skills cycling course (similar to that on the gold coast near Australia Fair). This will be a great addition I think.

The parallel fire road below the cockatoo switch backs (was the haulage road for the 4X) will be decommissioned (is being so now) and a small 'terrain park' with roll overs etc is being added. These will be planted out as time, labour and money permits.

The trail behind the 4X to old Duffy (not from) will get the same treatment (its really hard to see and rarely ridden, this will make it more obvious and increase its usage (particularly around beginner/intermediate riders).

The trail from old Duffy is progressively revamped and will (does) include a series table tops (and a sensational very high speed berm)

There will be (has been) heap of maintainence on the CORC (trunk) Trail - thats the main green loop. It gets a truck load of traffic and this will bring it back to a green standard.

There will be more TTF (rollovers, small ladders and see-saws) as time and money permits.

DJs are on the cards within the next 12 months

A skill park is coming

A little longer - 2-3 years
International level BMX circuit is to be built (not sure on the time frame on this but within the next 2 years)

Space for accommodation,, 2-3 star as well as a range of camping facilities. There will be space for commercial operators (cafe/bikeshop/bar/club) on part of the existing carpark and the potential a second pavilion on the other side of the crit track (making the transition at the Scott really rock).

5-7 years
The new suburbs of molonglo will come very close to the park but there will be links through to the Arboretum. At its narrowest these fingers will be 70m wide and will incorporate bike path, single track and space for equestrians (the fingers will be larger than the 70m of course). I will be meeting with the land development agency next week to progress this.

The bad news is that for a period of time (well the next 12 months) there wont (likely) be any new trails - rather a consolidation, audit and on going maintainence of what we have. Not a bad thing and it will let us plan the next stages well.

I think that's about it

Also, a Mr. Whippy van.

Ask for one of them.

got one in the back yard, just need to fix the music machine and its good to go...