Mountain bike trails a step closer in bid to boost George Town economy
By Damian McIntyre and Piia Wirsu It is anticipated that the construction of mountain bike trails at George Town in northern Tasmania will kickstart the area's economy.
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Flow Mountain Bike Article - The new gateway to Derby
When most people fly into Launceston, they load their bike bags into a rental car and set sail for Derby. Soon, however, there may be a pretty darn good reason to point your car north, and make a pitstop in the coastal settlement of George Town on your way towards the east coast. Like a lot of Tasmania, George Town is a municipality built on industry, and similar to so many others the local council is looking to boost and diversify its economic and tourist opportunities.
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MEDIA RELEASE – ‘World Trail’ to Build George Town MTB Trails
George Town Council recently went to tender for the re-design and construction of the Mt George and Tippogoree Hills trail networks. Council has awarded the tender to internationally renowned trail builders ‘World Trail’. Glen Jacobs, Director of World Trail said, “We are extremely honoured to be given the task of helping deliver such an amazing project. The drive and vision for this project by George Town Council has been very refreshing and professional to say the least. The north east of Tasmania is fast becoming the epicenter for mountain biking.”
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Tender 03/20 Design and Construct - Mountain Bike Trails
Tender 03/20 Design and Construct - Mountain Bike Trails Tender documents are available on or after 2 March 2020 by contacting Council’s Procurement, Risk and Compliance Officer, Peter Groves on 6382 8800 or email peter.groves@georgetown.tas.gov.au. Tenders Close 2:00pm Tuesday 31 March 2020.
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$6.85M Funding Announcement for George Town Council
The $4.4 million George Town Mountain Bike Trail will comprise a trail network approximately 105 kilometres in length located at Mount George. Aimed at capturing the growing market of mountain bike trail enthusiasts, the project involves multiple trails that have been designed to accommodate users of various experience levels.
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Proposed Mt. Bike Trail Documentation
Funding documentation to support funding application.
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