The mountain bike trail is the first of its kind to be built in the Great Southern for use by both the local mountain bike club and the general public.

Organising the bike trail has been a joint effort between the Albany Cycling Club Mountain Bike Chapter, City of Albany, Department of Sport and Recreation and Lotterywest.

Ms McSweeney said it would be the first of its kind in WA.

“The cycling club is looking to actively promote and increase awareness of the sport of mountain bike cycling in the Great Southern region and with the support of Lotterywest this will now become a reality,” she said.

Construction of the 700 metre trail is expected to begin in April, with completion late in July.

It would be suitable for all users with the intention to promote it for state-level races.