Bike jumps at the Burnt Creek dirt track have been modified to maintain safety and reduce risks to mountain bike and BMX riders.
Council workers have removed the last of the double jumps, which are not permitted and were potentially dangerous, and compacted soil in other jumps.
The latest safeguards were made as a result of regular Council inspections of the track, located on public land at the corner of Williams Road and Stockton Drive.
This reflects the Council-endorsed Management Plan for the site, with Council removing any unauthorised modifications to jumps or new jumps.
Council has recently updated the Dirt Jumps Management Plan to include specifications for the permitted width of both the run-up and landing areas of jumps across the Burnt Creek site. The update follows an on-site meeting with local riders on 16 October, where feedback and safety considerations were discussed.
A new QR code has also been attached to the HRCC sign at the site. This provides a link to Council's Dirt Jumps webpage, where riders and community members can find information, news, and details about the ongoing works. A 12-month trial to assess the track continues until 30 June 2026.
Horsham Rural City Council is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and diverse recreational opportunities and spaces for our community. We value community input and continue to work closely with key partners including the Wimmera CMA and Barengi Gadjin Land Council to ensure cultural and environmental protection of the site.
Council thanks riders for their cooperation and continued engagement in maintaining a safe and sustainable dirt jump facility for all users.
Visit this page for the latest news on the Burnt Creek jumps.
