❓ WA Parliamentary Question regarding upgrades at the Cannington greyhound racing track, specifically addressing recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney and associated costs. The response details which recommendations are being implemented, additional upgrades, and funding sources.
AnsweredQoN 2089Legislative Council
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I refer to upgrades at
the Cannington greyhound racing track being undertaken currently, and I ask: (a) which of the upgrade
recommendations given to Racing and Wagering Western Australia by the University of Technology
Sydney are being carried out; (b) which of the above
recommendations in (a) are not; (c) are any other upgrades
being made that were not recommended or do not involve greyhound welfare; (d) if yes to (c), what are they; (e) what is the total budgeted cost of carrying out all of the
above recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney; (f) what is the budgeted cost for the upgrades that are currently being undertaken; and (g) how much of the cost in (f) is being paid for by racing and Wagering Western Australia and the State Government, respectively?
the Cannington greyhound racing track being undertaken currently, and I ask: (a) which of the upgrade
recommendations given to Racing and Wagering Western Australia by the University of Technology
Sydney are being carried out; (b) which of the above
recommendations in (a) are not; (c) are any other upgrades
being made that were not recommended or do not involve greyhound welfare; (d) if yes to (c), what are they; (e) what is the total budgeted cost of carrying out all of the
above recommendations from the University of Technology Sydney; (f) what is the budgeted cost for the upgrades that are currently being undertaken; and (g) how much of the cost in (f) is being 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) Reconstruct inside and outside plinths to establish recommended design levels and improve dimensions of catching pen.
(b) Nil.
(c) Yes.
(d) Resurfacing track, installation of new lure rail and safety rail, new outside fencing with padding, new track reticulation system and new starting boxes and start configuration.
(e) $3M.
(f) $3M.
(g)100 per cent funded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
(a) Reconstruct inside and outside plinths to establish recommended design levels and improve dimensions of catching pen.
(b) Nil.
(c) Yes.
(d) Resurfacing track, installation of new lure rail and safety rail, new outside fencing with padding, new track reticulation system and new starting boxes and start configuration.
(e) $3M.
(f) $3M.
(g)100 per cent funded by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
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