State-of-the-art BMX track off and racing in Brendale

BMX'ers can rejoice with the official opening of one of the best BMX racing tracks in Australia at Nolan Park, Brendale, taking place last month.

Mayor Peter Flannery attended the official opening at the new track and clubhouse for the Pine Rivers BMX Club. Other delegates in attendance were Pine Rivers MP Nikki Boyd, and councillors Cath Tonks (Div 9) and Cr Mick Gillam (Div 8) alongside 217 riders also taking part in the opening.

This new facility and clubhouse has been delivered to a standard capable of hosting national-level events and competitions. With BMX racing rapidly growing in popularity in Australia and specifically Moreton Bay since it was introduced to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, this track is certain to be a focal point ahead of the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

The $5.8 million project is a joint venture between the State Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council, with the State Government contributing $1.95 million as part of the Queensland Government’s Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package to help Queensland communities bounce back from COVID.

Pine Rivers BMX Club have experienced a considerable influx of riders over the past few years, and the talent shown by the youngsters is quite considerable as Mayor Peter Flannery explains.

‘Pine Rivers BMX Club have been at the forefront of that popularity surge by producing a number of junior world champions and providing an outlet for kids to enjoy themselves,’ he said.

This new track now complements the work that has been carried out down the road at the South Pine Sports Complex. The complex is now set to be one of Queensland’s largest multisport facilities with roughly 6,000 sports club members playing over 20 different sports at the site.

*Please note: Residents are required to be a Pine Rivers BMX Club member to use the track at Nolan Park.