Putting safety first at dirt jumps site

Published on 15 October 2025

One of the dirt jumps at Burnt Creek has been cordoned off after Council discovered it had become a safety risk.

The jump, located on public land at the corner of William Road and Stockton Drive, Horsham, has long been used informally by mountain bike and BMX riders.

In July, Council began a 12-month trial to assess whether jumps at the site could be managed to maintain safety and reduce risks to riders. Council workers regularly inspect the jumps to ensure no new jumps are created and existing jumps are maintained.

Council workers inspecting the park last week found tyres and sticks protruding from the sides and surface of one of the jumps and have placed a barrier around the jump.

The jump will be removed and the soil will be used to fill the gap in an existing double jump, converting the jump into a table-top jump.

This action reflects the HRCC endorsed Management Plan for the site, with Council removing any unauthorised modifications to jumps or new jumps.

“We want to ensure the best safety provisions are in place for dirt jump users,” said Acting Mayor Cr Brian Klowss.

“Our Management Plan has been developed to balance recreation with risk management. We ask community members to report any hazards or damage to the jumps via Council’s online Service Request system.”

Horsham Rural City Council is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and diverse recreational opportunities and spaces for our community.

We value community input and continue to work closely with key partners including the Wimmera CMA and Barengi Gadjin Land Council to ensure cultural and environmental protection of the site.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hrcc.vic.gov.au/Our-Services/Events-arts-and-recreation/Parks-Gardens-and-Reserves/Burnt-Creek-Dirt-Jumps