Manly Warringah MTB

It has come to Council's attention th at parts of the shared track around Manly Dam are not technically approved for bike riding and as such, Council has no choice but to close those stretches of track to riders until the Plan of Management has reviewed bike riding in the park.

The stretches of track affect a total of 2.17km of the circuit (please see the attached map). Under the current Plan of Management bike riding is restricted to public roads, car parks and fire trails and includes the opportunity to use fire breaks. The narrow stretches of bush track, where riders have previously been asked to dismount when approaching bushwalkers, are not authorised for bike riding by the Plan of Management.

"Council knows the Manly Dam area is extremely popular with bush walkers and bike riders and we regret having to close parts of the track to riders for the time being," said Warringah Mayor Michael Regan.
"However, now Council has become aware of the situation, it would be irresponsible and risky not to close those sections of track to bike riders immediately and until the Plan of Management has reviewed bike riding in the park."

Signs are being installed at each end of the affected sections saying ‘bike riding prohibited’. Adhesive stickers will also be added to maps of Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, highlighting the sections of track that have been closed to bike riders.

Councillors will consider the extent of a review of the Plan of Management at Council’s meeting on
March 23. The review process will canvas the views of all stakeholders regarding the appropriate future
management of Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, which is an important environmental and recreational asset for the community. It is anticipated this process will take at least six months.

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