A NEW mountain bike trail on Stanthorpe’s Mt Marlay is a step closer this week, with Southern Downs Regional Council granting permission to the Southern Downs Mountain Biking Club for construction of the trail, subject to the provision of detailed designs.
Portfolio Councillor for Events, Sport and Recreation Yve Stocks said the approval followed discussions between the council and the club to identify a suitable secure location that could be used for a mountain bike trail.
“Mt Marlay was identified as the preferred location due to its landscape and easy access to the Stanthorpe township,” Cr Stocks said.
“The Southern Downs region is already a Mecca for motorsport and equestrian events, and has a growing reputation as a destination for high quality road cycling events and its bicycle trails.”
The project is planned to be undertaken in stages by the Southern Downs Mountain Biking Club and once completed the maintenance of the trail will be carried out by the club.
The club will also look at the future development of trails in other areas of the Southern Downs region.
