Posted: 23 August 2011
The proposed world-class country racing and horse training precinct at Tynong has been given the green light by Cardinia Shire Council with a planning permit issued on Thursday 18 August.
The $600 million-plus development will feature the largest grass track in Australia and a synthetic track designed specifically for night racing.
The centre will allow racing 52 weeks of the year, day and night, race day and trainer facilities and provision for an event centre and a tavern – but no gaming facilities.
Acting Mayor Cr Ed Chatwin was pleased with the outcome and said the benefits of the development were endless for Cardinia Shire.
“We anticipate the project will create over 1600 jobs and be a magnet for top-class horse trainers and smaller local trainers.
“Council looks forward to working in partnership with the Victorian Government and Pakenham Racing Club in seeing this exciting development come to fruition,” Cr Chatwin said.
Pakenham Racing Club Chairman Don Duffy thanked the support of Council for its assistance with the planning outcome.
Mr Duffy said it was a milestone achievement for the racecourse development and the Club was delighted with the result.
“It provides the planning framework for the realisation of all components of the new facility.
“This includes the 108 trainer allotments, longer term objectives relating to night racing and the future expansion of the 608 acre site into what will be a world-class racing and training equine centre,” Mr Duffy said.
The Tynong development is the vision of the Pakenham Race Club, supported by Council, to relocate its racecourse and training centre out of central Pakenham – one of the fastest growing growth areas in Australia.
Racing Victoria Limited and Country Racing Victoria identified Tynong as a top priority for the future of the racing industry, building a critical mass of expertise in training in the south-east.
