❓ Mr. Trenorden asks about the benefits of the regional infrastructure fund for country racecourses, particularly Northam. Mr. McGowan announces a $1.2 million grant for the Northam Race Club's redevelopment.
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Mr Speaker, if you would indulge me for a few minutes, if you would not mind, as father of the house, I want to thank you as Speaker for putting out the circular that arrived on our desks today. All members should have a quick read of it. It is sad that the leadership has made no commentary. I congratulate you for taking the time to report to members of the house in the manner you have. I think it is a big tick for you. The SPEAKER : The member can have extended time if he wishes! Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : Mr Speaker, if you think that was greasing you, you want to listen to my question! The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN
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What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
The SPEAKER : The member can have extended time if he wishes! Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : Mr Speaker, if you think that was greasing you, you want to listen to my question! The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : Mr Speaker, if you think that was greasing you, you want to listen to my question! The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
The SPEAKER : The member can have extended time if he wishes! Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : Mr Speaker, if you think that was greasing you, you want to listen to my question! The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : Mr Speaker, if you think that was greasing you, you want to listen to my question! The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
The new administration for racing and gaming is operating really well and is a credit to the legislation of the minister’s forebears and him. I also congratulate him for going out into the country and visiting a lot of clubs. That is not doing too badly, Mr Speaker! I want a positive answer. The National Party got heavily behind the legislation, and seeing that legislation work is fantastic. It is also good to see the minister out and about visiting country clubs. Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Several members interjected. Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M.W. TRENORDEN : There is racing at Northam on 6 October. All members are welcome. It is ladies’ day and I will be there. Will the minister outline the benefits for country racecourses of the regional infrastructure fund? My particular interest is Northam. Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
Mr M. McGOWAN replied: What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
What an excellent question! I thank the member for this totally unexpected question on this important issue. As the member for Avon alluded to, the government is spending $20 million on improving racetrack infrastructure throughout regional Western Australia. We have upped that with a contribution from Racing and Wagering WA of another $5 million. That means we will be able to contribute towards tracks throughout the length and breadth of the state. Last week I announced a contribution towards the Pinjarra racetrack of $876 000 for improving drainage and irrigation systems and for an extension to the jockeys and stewards rooms. I expect that in the next couple of days similar arrangements will be put in place for the combined racecourse at Geraldton. A range of other improvements will shortly roll out around the state. That brings me to Northam. I am pleased to announce today that the Northam Race Club will receive a grant of $1.2 million to undertake the second stage of its redevelopment under these plans, which will include the reconstruction of 1 000 metres of track, including drainage, rails, fencing and irrigation. It will also include the construction of a new water storage dam and improvements to the stalls area, including an asphalt surface, and further improvements to the viewing and public areas. I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
I thank the member for Avon. I put him on the committee to work on this project. When I was in Northam recently for the start of the Avon Descent, he and I jumped in my car and drove to the racecourse and met with Tony Marwick and the committee of the club. We walked up and down the length and breadth of the stands and looked at the plans. It is a very impressive club and it will be even more impressive as a consequence of these improvements. I thank the member for Avon for his strong support for racing and I know the community of Northam will be all the better for the improvements to the racecourse infrastructure.
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Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
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Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
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Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
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Members
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Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.