Mountain biking tracks destroyed by the harvesting of pine trees owed by Raynonier Matariki Forests will be rebuilt thanks to a $7800 funding boost from the Whangamata Community Board.

'Whangamata based EPL Construction Company and Thames-Coromandel District Council has formed a partnership with the club to get the tracks finished as soon as possible," says Whangamata area manager Garry Towler.

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'The mountain bike tracks in Whangamata are nationally recognised. The Whangamata Community Board support the clubs determination to get the tracks re-opened and is seen as a priority for the Community Board.”

Work is expected to begin shortly to ensure the tracks are back in place before the re-planting of the forest.