CLIFFORD PARK PUMP TRACK

Kingsteignton Town Council invites competitive tenders from suitably qualified and experienced specialist contractors for the design and construction of a new asphalt pump track at Clifford Park, Kingsteignton, Devon.

Pump Track Specification

1. Site Preparation

Measure and mark out the area associated with the pump track.

2. Topsoil

Topsoil to be set aside for the dressing of the berms etc.

3. Drainage

80mm dia PVC coil pipe to be laid centrally in the trench, covered with a geotextile membrane and backfilled with 40mm clean angular stone. Drainage pipe to be laid to a nearby ditch approximately 10 metres from track.

4. Track Sub-Base

Most of the material required for the track construction can be found on site.

5. Track Construction

The track will consist of:-

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Start ramp, rider waiting zone, no more than 2metres in height at a width of 2meters

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3 x 180 and 2 x 90-degree berms, 0.8m in height

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4 rhythm sections 1.8m riding width, consisting of x number of rollers

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All berms to have entry and exit rollers

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All berms have a rest platform and also a lower pavement to allow inexperienced riders to ride around the base of the berms on a more level surface.

The track has approximately 100 to 250m of rideable surface depending on the track design.

6. Track Foundation

The track will have a layer of geotextile (1000 gauge) to prevent weed growth followed by a 200mm layer of type one stone compacted to form the foundation.

7. Asphalt

Lay a 6mm specialist pump track specific asphalt wearing course compacted to a 80mm final depth.

The proposed project will provide a recreational facility suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

8. Landscaping

Topsoil to be used to dress the sides of all Berms, Jumps and Start Hill.

Lay turf to all areas associated with the Pump Track.

9. Site Reinstatement

On completion of the track reinstate all areas associated with the contract

10. ROSPA

Provide a full safety report from ROSPA on completion

11. Access Path

The access path will be a