In today's society there is massive issues concerning the health and well being of youth in the community. Kids are either stuck to their laptops, phones or x-box and remain inside all day in these fake computer generated worlds. To the other end of the spectrum there are those who are caught up in crime, vandalism, drugs, alcohol and violence.

The community of kids in Woronora Heights in the Sutherland Shire are different however. Many enjoy getting outside and enjoying the surrounding bushland with friends as they participate in sports and recreational activities. The local area includes facilities for some of these activities however one major one is left with not facilities at all. Mountain bike riding and BMX riding is one sport with a very high popularity in the Woronorra heights area however there are no facilities at all to accommodate. A perfect outdoor fitness recreation in which 70+ of the local youth already love and enjoy is being left un-addressed in the area.

This is why we are petitioning to the Sydney Water Board to legalise a relatively small area of their property near Sandpiper Place for the construction of MTB/BMX trails. This area has recently been closed down due to what can only be assumed as fear of legal action in the case of an accident. This issue can clearly be worked around as is evident in the case of legal MTB trails on council and crown land in Oxford Falls, St Ives and Castle Cove just to name a few.

If successful the trails will be rebuilt by local riders and trail builders with environmental consideration such as erosion protection and plant removal in mind. As well as waste management strategies and rules to protect the environment and all uses of the trails.

Please help us by signing the petition and making our cause known about in the community. It seems pointless to ruin something which is actually helping the youth of the community grow into the people we need to run the next generation because after all the world is run outside not inside on Facebook.