Question regarding the upgrades at the Northam greyhound racing track in 2021-22, including costs, recommendations implemented, and funding sources. The answer details the specific upgrades undertaken and their costs.

AnsweredQoN 2087Legislative Council
Asked
13 August 2024
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Racing and Gaming

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I refer to upgrades at
the Northam greyhound racing track undertaken in 2021-22, and I ask: (a) which of the upgrade
recommendations given to Racing and Wagering Western Australia by the University of Technology
Sydney were carried out; (b) which of the above recommendations in (a) were not carried out; (c) were any other upgrades
made that were not recommended, or did not involve greyhound welfare; (d) if yes to (c), what were these upgrades; (e) what was the total
budgeted cost of carrying out all of the above recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney; (f) what was the final cost
of the upgrades; and (g) what portion of the final cost in (f) was paid for by Racing and Wagering Western Australia and the State Government, respectively?

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Answered
17 September 2024
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
9 days
Racing and Wagering Western Australia advise:
(a) Track Survey, establishment of inside and outside plinths, establish design levels of 5.5 per cent on straights and 8.5 per cent for turns.
(b) Nil.
(c) Yes.
(d) Additional safety rail above the lure rail, refencing the outside of the track including padding removal of the 588m start, and box and safe chase lure.
(e) $266K.
(f) $266K.
(g) 100 per cent funded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.

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