WORK has started on a £100,000 scheme to build a BMX track at Valley Park.

The track at Knightwood Leisure Centre is likely to take about six weeks to complete.

Valley Leisure will manage the site and it plans to work with the parish council and other organisations to set up a BMX club in the area. There will also be a smaller track for novices to learn to ride.

Borough Cabinet spokesman for community and leisure Tony Ward said: “The new track is one of a number Olympic legacy projects planned or delivered by the council.”