(Photos: Western Downs Regional Council)
February 9, 2022
A contractor has been appointed to build the trailheads for the Russell Park Mountain Bike project on the Bunya Mountains.
Boyds Bay Landscaping Pty Ltd has been appointed by Western Downs Regional Council to upgrade existing day use areas and provide entry points to the new trails.
Cr Kylie Bourne said the awarding of the trailhead construction contracts was an exciting milestone.
“Council is excited to be delivering a brand-new adventure experience at the beautiful Bunya Mountains, which is going to provide a new opportunity to head outdoors and have some fun, while driving tourism in our region,” Cr Bourne said.
“Works on the trails have been progressing well, with a brief construction pause during the period of wet weather in December.
“Works recommenced after the New Year and it’s great to see the next package of works about to commence with the appointment of Boyds Bay Landscaping to deliver the public-facing entry points to the trails.
“Boyds Bay delivered several of our landscaping projects under our COVID-19 package and we are excited to see the same high standard of work delivered as part of our Russell Park Mountain Bike trails.”
This project will include four trailheads: Rifle Bird Park (Bunya Avenue), Fishers Lookout, Russell Park and Munro’s Camp.
The trailheads will include trail signs and bike and hiker hygiene stations.
The Russell Park trailhead will also feature a range of new features including new picnic settings, seating, parking, landscaping, walking track connections, and eco-friendly amenities.
Cr Bourne said the trailheads would be the perfect place to stop, rest and meet with friends while supporting riders visiting the trails.
“The Bunya Mountains is a fantastic natural drawcard with significant cultural heritage, and it’s been fantastic working with the community and local indigenous groups on the designs,” she said.
“Once complete, the project will feature 28km of mountain biking trails, including five dedicated one-way loops and two dual-direction link trails, offering something more for visitors and encouraging more people to visit the region.”
Work on the trailheads is due to start this month.
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