THE new and improved Ellenbrook BMX Track has opened to the public, giving a rapidly growing community a new place to connect and get active.

The construction of the Morley-Ellenbrook line and the new Ellenbrook train station prompted the City of Swan to move and improve the local BMX track.

The city worked with community members on the new track and incorporated their feedback into the final design.

“As the state started to lay their Metronet tracks, we saw an opportunity to move and improve our own track – albeit a slightly different kind,” City of Swan mayor Richardson said.

“And we set out to bring the community on the journey with us. We wanted this to be a place where our community could hang out, have fun and develop their BMX skills.

“This sort of a facility could even foster a future Olympic champion, so we wanted to get it right.”

The new track, on Library Avenue in Ellenbrook, has an intermediate jump line and a more advanced jump line.

The design of the track makes it simple for riders to transfer between the two jump lines.

“We consulted with our community on the design, seeking feedback from the people who would use it,” Mayor Richardson said.

“All of that feedback was valuable, and we modified the design based on their insights.

“This project is an example of what the city strives to be about – including our community in our decision-making and creating these fantastic spaces.”

Last week’s opening event was attended by Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, East Metropolitan MLC Lorna Harper, City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson and a big crowd of riders eager to hit the track.