A £40,000 funding boost has brought plans for a new pump track at a Kingsteignton park a step closer to reality.

Kingsteignton Town Council has unanimously approved the next stage of plans to develop a pump track at Clifford Park having secured Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Community Match Funding from Teignbridge District Council.

The proposed pump track would provide a new recreational facility for the local community, offering an activity suitable for people of all abilities.

A pump track consists of a continuous loop of rollers, banked turns and jumps, designed to allow users to move around the course by shifting their body weight rather than pedalling.

Such tracks can be used by cyclists and other wheeled sports enthusiasts.

The project will now move into its next phase, which will include community engagement to help shape the detailed design and specifications.

A public meeting will be arranged to give residents an opportunity to contribute their views, with details to be announced in due course.

Following the consultation, the council will progress the detailed design, obtain any necessary statutory approvals and prepare for procurement.

The final project cost and proposed contract award will then be presented to councillors for consideration and approval.

Clifford Park is a three-acre site owned and maintained by Kingsteignton Town Council.

Located off Coronation Road and Longford Lane, next to the Royal British Legion Club car park, the park includes an enclosed children's playground and a multi-use games area.

The proposed pump track would add to the facilities already available at the park.

Community Infrastructure Levy funding comes from developer contributions associated with new developments.

The money is used to support improvements to local facilities, services and community infrastructure.

The successful funding application marks an important step towards bringing the proposed pump track to Clifford Park, with residents set to have their say as plans develop.