Project Update #84 - April 30, 2024
Stage one of Finch Hatton MTB is completed!
Mayor Greg Williamson and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert officially opened stage one of Finch Hatton MTB on Sunday, April 21.
Stage one includes a 14.5-kilometre network of mountain trails, a pump track and a trailhead site for riders and the community to enjoy.
Mayor Williamson said the trails had been built to international standards by global leaders in mountain bike trail design and construction – World Trail.
“World Trail has done a magnificent job and these trails will put Mackay on the national and international map as a mountain bike destination, with massive economic benefits for the entire region,” Mayor Williamson said.
Council would like to thank the following businesses and organisations for their support and assistance with this project:
- Queensland Government, Department of Tourism and Sport
- Mackay Regional Council project team
- Mackay Mountain Bike Alliance
- The contractors and consultants responsible for planning, designing and building the facility (World Trail, J Mac Constructions, Bike Tracks Australia, Destination Marketing Store and Swell Design, Dot Dash, BH Building, Veris, Ranges to Reef and Off Camber Shuttle Service)
- Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation
- Widi Aboriginal Corporation
- Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation
- Kungurri turntable group
- Finch Hatton Progress Association
- Eungella Community Development Association
- Local businesses and residents.
The planning and investigation works for stage two (an 82-kilometre trail network that includes a wilderness trail from Eungella to Finch Hatton) are underway and will continue until 2025. Council will continue to keep the community informed on the progress of stage two, with construction forecast to commence in 2026.
For further information about the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike Trails visit www.finchhattonmtb.com.au.
