Saddle Hill Community Board members were intrigued by a proposal from a local group to establish a community BMX pump track in the Brighton area during their meeting last week.
Brighton Pump Track Project group members Shane Turner and James Crawford spoke at the board’s public forum, sharing details of the work done over the past 12 months, showing concept drawings and outlining several possible sites for a track.
"Our vision is for a pump track in Brighton that will cater for all ages, and will be a great attraction for families" Mr Turner said.
Before the plans could progress much further, a suitable site needed to be agreed upon, although the group hoped for a spot at Brighton Domain. Once a place was found, fundraising could begin, he said.
After discussion among the board members, senior staff member present Dunedin City Council Property Services group manager Anna Nilsen undertook to get council staff to make contact for ongoing discussions.
Moving on to its general business, the board discussed options for the $2237.34 remaining in its discretionary fund, which needed to be spent by the end of June.
Possibilities included a community mural or putting funds towards a marquee, vests and resources for board members to use during Civil Defence emergencies.
Board updates included a report by board member Christina McBratney on the Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) committee meeting, including a stolen picnic bench, a mural in Green Island ruined by graffiti, a person needed for the co-ordinator role and the KDB Awards in August.
Other issues raised during board updates were coastal erosion, emergency management, local bus issues and social housing.
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich arrived later in the meeting to listen and update the board on some of Dunedin City Council’s latest initiatives.
That included a student safety meeting, at which it was decided to change rubbish collection in the student quarter from Monday to Tuesday to prevent the contents of bins being strewn about over the weekend.
Student behaviour had been mostly good at the Hyde St party, with no arrests, which was down to good organisation and a lot of care being taken, he said.
Mr Radich also spoke about an action plan being worked on relating to Economic Development for Dunedin.
He also mentioned ongoing work around music and theatre venues and the need for protocols to ensure the CBD remained vibrant and exciting, while also being liveable.
