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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Viper79 on September 08, 2009, 03:39:03 pm
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It looks like Barrabool will live on!
Media release
From the Minister for Sport and Recreation
Tuesday, 8 September, 2009
FUTURE OF POPULAR MOTORCYCLE COMPLEX SECURED
Surf Coast’s McAdam Park Motorcycling Complex will continue to be an important sporting facility for many years to come after the Minister for Sport James Merlino announced the Brumby Labor Government would commit $1.27 million to the project.
Mr Merlino said McAdam Park was a renowned international and national motorcycling facility and the Victorian Government was proud of its involvement to keep it that way.
“I’m pleased to be here today to confirm an overall Victorian Government commitment of $1.27 million to secure the future of this terrific sporting facility,” Mr Merlino said.
“Our Government is proud to support this project and delighted that Surf Coast Shire, the City of Greater Geelong, Motorcycle Australia and various motorcycle clubs have also committed funding towards the acquisition of McAdam Park. “
Mr Merlino said securing the funding for the site was an important first step, and the Government would continue working with all parties in the months ahead to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility.
“There’s no doubt this is an important community asset and the Victorian Government is delighted to play a leading role in helping to secure its future for the people of Geelong,” he said.
Member for South Barwon Michael Crutchfield said McAdam Park hosted international, national and state motorcycling events, which help to deliver significant economic benefits to the region.
“As well as a venue for major and community events, McAdam Park also offers new or young motorcycle riders with a safe place to enjoy the sport they love,” Mr Crutchfield said.
“McAdam Park also plays an important role in helping these riders to gain the necessary skills associated with riding recreational motorcycles in a safe and socially responsible way.
”Our Government will now work with all the parties concerned to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility.
“The campaign to save McAdam Park has involved not only this government, councils, clubs, and the wider community, but also many local businesses who have financially supported this venue through fundraising activities and they should all be congratulated.”
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yes thaqts all well and good but dont they need more like 3 mill to save it :(
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That's great news. It's the 2nd best track in oz behind Conondale! :)
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yes thaqts all well and good but dont they need more like 3 mill to save it :(
City of Greater Geelong put in $600,000 and MA has tipped in the rest of the money and I understand will be the actual new owner of the land not SMCC
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City of Greater Geelong put in $600,000
A friend told me that Barrabool doesn't actually fall under the City of Geelongs area so if they did kick that money in then they should be given an even bigger pat on the back. :) Go the Cats! ;)
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Yeah Barrabol is Surf Coast Shire, I was surprised they kicked in the money as well, but I think they are happy to pay, not to have the track and on going headaches in their shire
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Yeah Barrabol is Surf Coast Shire, I was surprised they kicked in the money as well, but I think they are happy to pay, not to have the track and on going headaches in their shire
I have never been to Barabool. What are the on-going headaches??? ??? ???
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I didn't mean to single out Barabool, just MX tracks in general are a head ache for any council as they attract a lot of complaints...dust, noise, rubbish etc. The constituants of any council are generally about 0.01% MX riders and about 90% whingers.
Barrabol's biggest drama like a lot of tracks in farming areas is tear-offs getting blown into the local cockies paddock... the sooner MA ban tear-offs all together the better!
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From the Geelong Scandaliser yesterday.
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2009/09/09/102031_news.html
This is good news but has anyone got anymore detail ?
The Geelong Club made a statement but I've always understood
that Sporting MCC ran Barabool and there is no mention in this report.
Who gets to run the venue MA ?
We've received a donkey load of funding in the Surf Coast Shire
due to it being a marginal state seat but I can't believe this
is a great vote getter for Mr Crutchfield. It would seem he has gone
out on a limb.
Anybody know more ?
Whatever it's great.