Public Works Minister Michael Weeks yesterday clarified that there are no hard plans to install a “kiddie track” for young children at Astwood Park. And while a previous Government statement said that Marc Bean, the area MP, had canvassed the area about the proposal, yesterday’s statement clarified that Mr Bean has so far “only worked with the residents putting the plan together”.In yesterday’s statement, a Public Works spokesman explained that the project was intended for an area north of South Road in a spot called the Big Green — and stressed that the project is merely a proposal at this stage.“This is by no means a ‘fait accompli,’” the spokesman said. “The MP for the area Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean will continue to canvass the residents of the area to solicit feedback before making any final decisions. At this point Minister Bean has only worked with the residents who are putting the plan together.”The spokesman described the project as a small, circular and flat ‘kiddie track’ for peddle bikes and motorised bikes for 4 to 8 year olds“It is the intent of The Department of Parks to clean up the area for the residents and also create a dog park in that location,” the spokesman said.Mr Weeks added: “Furthermore, Government greatly appreciates the common sense approach offered by Opposition Senator Fahy in terms of getting a better understanding of the project before casting judgment.”The proposal was revealed last week by environmental advocacy group Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST), who expressed numerous concerns about the project.BEST chairman Stuart Hayward said that the project would have a negative effect on the surrounding community, saying the bikes will produce noise and pollution regardless of their size. At that time, the spokesman for Public Works said that if the project should go ahead, it would be in place for a one-year trial basis and operate only between 4pm to 6pm on weekdays.The spokesman also said: “The area MP canvassed the area and approached the Ministry on their behalf and the area residents had no objections to this area being used as a track.”However several posters on The Royal Gazette online, claiming to be area residents, said they had not been approached about the project.Former MP Quinton Edness, who was responsible for the purchase of the land by Government in 1980, said Government should drop the proposal.OBA Senator Michael Fahy meanwhile urged the public to reserve judgement until more information was available.