❓ Question regarding upgrades to the Mandurah greyhound racing track based on recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney, and the funding breakdown. The answer details which recommendations were implemented, which were not, and additional upgrades made.
AnsweredQoN 2088Legislative Council
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I refer to upgrades at
the Mandurah greyhound racing track undertaken in 2023, 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 were not carried out; (c) were any other upgrades
made that were not recommended, or that did not involve greyhound welfare; (d) if yes to (c), what were they; (e) what was the total
budget of the above recommendations; (f) what was the total budgeted cost of carrying out
all of the above recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney; and (g) what portion of the final cost in (f) was paid for
by Racing and Wagering Western Australia and the State Government, respectively?
the Mandurah greyhound racing track undertaken in 2023, 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 were not carried out; (c) were any other upgrades
made that were not recommended, or that did not involve greyhound welfare; (d) if yes to (c), what were they; (e) what was the total
budget of the above recommendations; (f) what was the total budgeted cost of carrying out
all of the above recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney; and (g) what portion of the final cost in (f) was paid for
by Racing and Wagering Western Australia and the State Government, respectively?
AnswerView source ↗
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, cross-fall of 5.3 per cent for straights and a constant cross-fall of 7 per cent for turns. UTS also recommend connecting these with transitions of at least 50m in length, installation of clothoid transitions at each of the four bends, catching pen entrance to be widened and increased the length. All of the mentioned recommendations were adopted as part of the new track design.
(b) Catching pen relocation was not carried out. It was agreed that lengthening and widening the pen closer to the southern end of the track would be sufficient to facilitate a smooth transition for greyhounds entering the pen post-race.
(c) Yes.
(d) New starting boxes, track widened to 7m, safe chase lure installed, additional safety rail above the lure rail installed and outside of the track re-fenced to include padding.
(e) $8.5M.
(f) $8.5M.
(g) 100 per cent funded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
(a) Track Survey, cross-fall of 5.3 per cent for straights and a constant cross-fall of 7 per cent for turns. UTS also recommend connecting these with transitions of at least 50m in length, installation of clothoid transitions at each of the four bends, catching pen entrance to be widened and increased the length. All of the mentioned recommendations were adopted as part of the new track design.
(b) Catching pen relocation was not carried out. It was agreed that lengthening and widening the pen closer to the southern end of the track would be sufficient to facilitate a smooth transition for greyhounds entering the pen post-race.
(c) Yes.
(d) New starting boxes, track widened to 7m, safe chase lure installed, additional safety rail above the lure rail installed and outside of the track re-fenced to include padding.
(e) $8.5M.
(f) $8.5M.
(g) 100 per cent funded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
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