❓ Hon. Darren West inquires about the allocation of the remaining $8.7 million in the racecourse infrastructure grants program, seeking details on where the funds will be spent and the status of grant applications. The Minister's response outlines the eligibility criteria, details previously approved grants, and explains the ongoing nature of the grant process.
AnsweredQoN 863Legislative Council
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RACING
INDUSTRY INQUIRY — GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
863. Hon DARREN WEST to the
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to
question without notice 673 and the $8.7 million remaining in the racecourse
infrastructure grants program.
(1) At what
courses will the $8.7 million be spent?
(2) If
expenditure has not yet been determined, has the program received any
applications for grants from the fund; and if so, what are the details of those
applications?
(3) If yes to
(2), when will a decision be made as to the successful applicants?
INDUSTRY INQUIRY — GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
863. Hon DARREN WEST to the
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming:
I refer to
question without notice 673 and the $8.7 million remaining in the racecourse
infrastructure grants program.
(1) At what
courses will the $8.7 million be spent?
(2) If
expenditure has not yet been determined, has the program received any
applications for grants from the fund; and if so, what are the details of those
applications?
(3) If yes to
(2), when will a decision be made as to the successful applicants?
AnswerView source ↗
(1) All thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and
training venues in the state are eligible to apply.
(2) The
racecourse infrastructure grants program commenced in 2010. So far 141 grants
totalling $9.682 million have been formerly approved and one grant for $900 000
has been approved in principle. I table the attached details of these grants.
Leave granted. [See paper 1047.]
(3) The grants
process is continuous. Decisions on grants are made as recommendations are
received from the relevant agency.
training venues in the state are eligible to apply.
(2) The
racecourse infrastructure grants program commenced in 2010. So far 141 grants
totalling $9.682 million have been formerly approved and one grant for $900 000
has been approved in principle. I table the attached details of these grants.
Leave granted. [See paper 1047.]
(3) The grants
process is continuous. Decisions on grants are made as recommendations are
received from the relevant agency.
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