Question seeks update on government's $20M election promise for country race track upgrades, specifically regarding funds spent on the Kalgoorlie-Boulder race track. The answer details $140,000 spent on maintenance equipment and a consultant.

AnsweredQoN 1913Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 March 2007
Portfolio
Racing and Gaming

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(1) I refer to the Government election promise to contribute an additional $20 million towards upgrading country race tracks and ask how much of this additional $20 million dollars has now been spent?
(2) How much of this money has been spent on the Kalgoorlie-Boulder race track?

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Answered
8 May 2007
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Racing and Gaming
Response time
49 days
(2) Racing and Wagering Western Australia is currently undertaking an assessment of a major track upgrade at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder racecourse and this assessment is expected to be completed in coming months. As at 28 February 2007 an amount of $140,000 as been granted to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing club being $125,000 for track maintenance equipment and other minor capital works; and $15,000 to engage a consultant to advise on the potential track upgrade.
As at 28 February 2007 an amount of $140,000 as been granted to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing club being $125,000 for track maintenance equipment and other minor capital works; and $15,000 to engage a consultant to advise on the potential track upgrade.

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