Steinbach’s BMX enthusiasts will soon have a new playground as a new track, currently under construction at A.D. Penner Park, is expected to be race-ready in a few weeks.
The City says that the 900 foot track is expected to be complete around the end of August and it will have some impressive features, including a starting hill, four 180 degree turns, and roller and double jumps.
Track construction was approved by Council for 2016, however due to weather conditions, the project was delayed until this year. The track is expected to cost approximately $30,000, however $10,000 is being paid by the Provincial government through the Community Places Program.
The track will be open to the public during regular park hours. The City does note that this is an unsupervised facility and users do so at their own risk. Exercising caution and use of appropriate safety equipment are both recommended.
