The City of Hobart is working on a new mountain bike project to expand the range of riding experiences in the foothills of kunanyi / Mt Wellington.
More information is available by clicking on the following link “Missing Link”
In June 2019 the club organised through Mountain Biking Australia a 2 day trail workshop to assist a range of stakeholders in understanding the requirements of sustainable trail development. Participants included, Hobart City Council, Meehan Trail groomers, Glenorchy City Council, Kingston City Council. Dirt Devils members and Hobart Trail Alliance volunteers.
In September 2019 as part of the consultation process the club canvassed a survey to members and submitted the results for consideration by the Hobart City Council:
Kunanyi_Mount Wellington_Lower Foothills_Trail Dirt Devils Submission
The Lower Foothills Project is planned to go before the Hobart City Council in March 2020.
Update – April 2020:
In March the club presented a member petition in support of the Hobart City Council adopting the Lower Foothills Network Plan as a formal Plan.
In response the Council advised that a further report will be prepared as part of the community process and the club will be advised of the outcome in due course.
Hobart Council Response_Petitioner letter – Draft Mountain Bike Network Plan – 30.03.2020
Draft Plan Released
The Hobart City Council has released its long awaited Draft Mountain Bike Plan for the Lower Foothills. The plan is available for comment via the Your Say Hobart web page, here. The engagement period is open until May 24th
Update – October 2020:
Trail grant letter of support along with the club petition was sent to the Hobart Council for consideration for funding. In addition the letter expressed support from its members for the draft plan to be adopted as a formal plan by the council.
Hobart City Council adopted the plan as a formal plan on 26 October.
