Western Australia’s first full criterium cycling facility has officially opened at Splendid Park in Yanchep.
The new cycling facility winds its way around Splendid Park’s existing ovals and hard courts and supports casual riding, racing, schools’ bike education and riding events.
Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said the project was exciting for local residents and for the northern suburbs cycling community who had been strong advocates for the project.
“The cycling track itself has been designed to allow for all levels of cycling, from elite athletes to local students at interschool carnivals,” she said.
“It will also enable existing local athletics clubs to use the track for running and sprint training.
“The facility is set to become a premier venue for major events, with a track timing system, purpose-built registration area and event hub.”
To help deliver the $4.7 million facility, the city attracted funding from the Australian Government, including $610,000 through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and $500,000 through the Building Better Regions Fund, as well as $400,000 from the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
