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Brisbane is on the global cycling map by opening the International Cycle Park in Murarrie.

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It is set to open on Friday, 22 November 2024.

The $35 million project, a joint venture between the Federal Government and Brisbane City Council, will feature state-of-the-art criterium tracks, a 500-metre inline skating track, a new clubhouse, and upgraded parking facilities.

Construction commenced in March 2022, with demolition, repurposing, and significant infrastructure development taking place over the past year. The project is nearing completion, with landscaping, clubhouse fit-out, and track works underway.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner expressed excitement about the new facility, highlighting its significance for Brisbane’s sporting future. He said this investment will benefit local cyclists and contribute to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy.

The park, located at 1238 Wynnum Road, is poised to become a hub for local and international cycling events. It will complement existing facilities such as the 1.4-kilometer cycling track, skate park, and basketball court.

The project is part of a broader vision for the Murarrie Recreation Reserve, which aims to transform the area into a premier sporting and recreational destination.

The final concept plan, developed through extensive community consultation, outlines the phased development of the reserve, with the cycle park being a key component.

Published Date 08-November-2024

Plans have been set in motion to deliver a new $16.1-million international cycle park in Murarrie, ahead of the Olympics.

The Murarrie Recreation Reserve International Cycle Park will comprise a world-class cycling track, a 500-metre speed skating track, and a multi-purpose clubhouse where locals may learn to ride a bike, improve on their BMX skills, enjoy picnics and barbecues, and play with their dogs at an off-leash dog park.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said that the budget for the new cycling facility has been secured for 2022-2023.

“In just over a decade’s time, Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic destiny will arrive with the Games to be held right here in our home city,” Lord Mayor said. “The investments we make today in sports infrastructure will pay dividends during the Games because local athletes will have world-class facilities, like this cycling track, to learn and train on at home.”

International Cycle Park — Photo Credit: BCC

In mid-2019, Council sought feedback for the development of the Murarrie Recreation Reserve, which was followed by technical investigations and key discussions with sporting groups.

After these discussions, Council finalised the plan for the new facility that will include the following construction for Stage 1:

Replace the local cycling track with criterium tracks designed to Union Cycliste Internationale standards, incorporating a new 500 metre rollerblading/speed skating track
Remediation works
New multi-purpose clubhouse catering for events
New safety fencing
car park upgrade
New walkways, ramps and tree planting

Future plans for the cycle park will include the following, subject to funding:

Learn-to-ride facility
Pump/BMX track
Picnic shelters and barbecues
Track lighting
Intersection upgrade
Dog off-leash area
Beginner mountain bike skills course

Council intends to establish Murrarie Recreation Reserve as a “metropolitan and international-level criterium track, wheeled sport and recreation park” with a range of opportunities for sports and recreation. It will be a safe, and well-designed green space that will be a destination for many locals and visitors.

Construction work for Stage 1 is scheduled to start in late 2022.

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