Plan for new £370,000 cycle track in Fife gets go ahead

The Dalgety Community Trust said the approval for the 280-metre circuit on land close to the town's sports centre was a "huge milestone"

The wheels are in motion for a new £370,000 pump track in Dalgety Bay after a planning application was given the go-ahead.

A pump track is a continuous loop of specially designed bumps, rollers, and banked turns that is ridden by using a "pumping" motion of your arms and legs to generate momentum, rather than pedalling.

They are typically made from firm surfaces like asphalt or hard-packed dirt and can be used by vehicles including bikes, scooters, skateboards and wheelchairs.

The Dalgety Community Trust said the approval for the 280m (306yds) circuit on land close to the town's sports centre was a "huge milestone".

Floodlights

The proposals include floodlights so it could be used after dark.

The trust has been leading the project for the community pump track, which is designed for riders of all ages and ability.

The trust said it was "fantastic news" for Dalgety Bay.

"We're thrilled to announce that planning permission has been officially granted for the pump track.

"This is a huge milestone for our community, and we couldn't be more excited."

A report from Fife Council planners revealed the plans attracted 26 representations in support of the scheme.

In September, Fife Council's South and West Fife area committee agreed to contribute £65,000 of funding from the area capital budget after costs for the project rose.

Additional reporting by local democracy reporter Clare Buchanan.