The West Kempsey pump track has turned out to be an inspiring display of what a community can achieve when it works together.
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Located on Polwood Street, the pump track is a sequence of rollers and banked turns which is designed to be ridden by bike riders by "pumping" and not having to peddle at all.
The project has been in the pipeline for nearly three years.
It all started when the Kempsey Shire Council was awarded a $65,000 grant from the Department of Communities and Justice to deliver a recreational facility in West Kempsey.
The council then formed a committee with community groups including Kempsey Neighbourhood Centre, Rotary of West Kempsey, Community Housing and more, who reached out to the locals of West Kempsey to gauge what they wanted to come from the grant.
Aisha Spokes, community projects officer for council said "there was an overwhelming response in favour of a pump track".
"We then had to work together with the community to see how we could build a pump track with only a $65,000 grant," Ms Spokes said.
The pump track was originally going to be built on the corner of Leith and Sea Street, but had to be relocated due to land restrictions.
Luckily, the building committee was able to secure a very generous pump track builder Brett Barnes from Dirtz Home who was able to do it for a much cheaper price.
Construction was run by Shaun O'Connor from the O'Connor group.
This community orientated project also flourished with the sponsorships from countless local business owners who provided assistance and discounts on goods.
With more access to grants, a magnanimous pump track builder and sponsorships, the total cost of the project ended amounting to $165,000.
"We were able to get a pump track that would be worth over $250,000 if we just went out to tender," Ms Spokes said.
And the public were there helping out every step of the way.
"When the asphalt was being done on the track we had a grandfather and grandson as well as another couple of community members come to help out, and that was really lovely," Ms Spokes said.
The mulching and plants around the track were all done by locals as well.
"It's been an amazing process and we have been able to deliver something that the community has expressed a really passionate desire for. And it has brought everyone together from around the Shire," Ms Spokes said
"To see them all gathering there, different ages, different backgrounds, different riding levels and experience is just great to see."
President of the Macleay Valley Mountain Bikers, Julio Garcia, was thrilled with the track.
"It's a great asset for the community and I think its being utilised by a lot of young kids, which is what it was designed to do," Mr Garcia said.
"I've ridden on it a number of times, been down there with my family a lot, and I even think it's a great tool for exercise."