Dirt jumps

We know building and riding bike jumps is fun, but sticking to designated areas is important! Building jumps outside of approved spots can damage areas with high cultural value, harm the environment, and create safety hazards for others who visit. If jumps are built in unapproved spots and cause damage or danger, they’ll have to be removed.

The places we all enjoy now have a long history that started well before the arrival of European people here. Many of these places still hold the same cultural importance today that they did back then. The council is careful when digging to avoid any damage to cultural heritage, including Aboriginal sites, objects and remains, which are protected by law. Natural bushland and areas around the coast and waterways can be very valuable to Aboriginal people for these and other reasons.

Our forests, woodlands, rivers, and coastlines are home to unique plants and animals you won’t find anywhere else. When people build bike jumps in these natural spaces, it will harm or even destroy these special habitats. This could mean that future generations might never get to see these amazing places and the wildlife in them. That’s why there are laws to protect these areas. Let’s respect these spots so everyone can enjoy them now and in the future!