Media Release – The Hon. Gayle Tierney MP.
October 3 2022
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering more opportunities to get out and explore Victoria, with construction beginning on the next phase of the Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project.
Works on the Forrest Southern Trailhead and Skills Park kicked off last week in Victoria’s beautiful Otways Ranges, made possible by a $2.1 million investment by the Labor Government and $250,000 from Colac Otway Shire Council.
Velosolutions Australia will build an asphalt pump track, skills park as well as two jump lines catering for both advanced and novice mountain bike riders.
A smaller second pump track, suitable for young children and adaptive riders, will also be upgraded.
The new trails will create one of Victoria’s best beginner and intermediate jump trail experiences and be a new challenge for riders of all abilities.
This project will add to the existing Forrest trail network, which is already one of Australia’s top mountain biking destinations with more than 80 kilometres of track across 17 trails.
Forrest Mountain Bike Trailhead and much of the southern network will be closed while works are completed.
During this time the Yaugher Network will stay open to visitors.
Stage One of the Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project is expected to be completed in early 2023.
For more information on the project visit colacotway.vic.gov.au/Works-Projects/Forrest-MTB
Quote attributable to Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney
“Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades as well as bikes can be ridden on the Forrest Mountain Bike trails, demonstrating people of all ages and interests would enjoy the skills park.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Regional Development Harriet Shing
“This world-class trail will be a major drawcard of mountain bike riders, attracting more visitors and events to the region to for years to come.”
Quote attributable to Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio
“The new skills park will be an asset to the Forrest Mountain Bike trails, giving riders the chance to explore our beautiful Otways.”
Quote attributable to General Manager Community and Economy Colac Otway Shire Ian Seuren
“Having options for adaptive riders is an important consideration and will open the township up to this tourism sector.”
