- Published:
- Thursday 1 December 2016
Racegoers attending marquee events at Victorian country racing venues will enjoy upgraded facilities, thanks to a $140,000 package partly funded by the Andrews Labor Government.
Minister for Racing Martin Pakula visited the Seymour Racing Club yesterday to announce funding for 14 racing clubs to purchase new tables, chairs, umbrellas and other marquee furniture.
The Labor Government is contributing almost $70,000 towards the refurbishments through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund. Country Racing Victoria is providing almost $49,000 and the clubs are also collectively providing more than $20,000.
Seymour Racing Club received $5000 from the funding package for 15 new round tables, 15 trestle tables, 200 chairs and 10 umbrellas.
The tables and chairs were used at the Seymour racecourse earlier this month for the Vietnam Veterans ‘Together then, Together Again’ race meeting.
The racing industry in regional Victoria generates more than $937 million for the Victorian economy and helps sustain more than 9250 full-time equivalent jobs locally.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Racing Martin Pakula
“We’re investing in our regional racing clubs because they help to employ thousands of Victorians and they are a significant contributor to the regional economy.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes
“This is a fantastic initiative which will benefit the local communities who use the clubs for social events, and it will help to attract valuable tourism to the region.”
Quotes attributable to Seymour Racing Club Chief Executive Penny Reeve
“The Seymour Racecourse is an important social hub for the region and the new marquee furniture is a welcome addition to the facilities we offer.”
Clubs to benefit from the $140,000 marquee furniture upgrade include:
Ararat Turf Club
Avoca Shire Turf Club
Bendigo Jockey Club
Donald & District Racing Club
Edenhope Race Club
Great Western Racing Club
Horsham & District Racing Club
Mortlake Racing Club
Pakenham Racing Club
Sale Turf Club
Seymour Racing Club
St Arnaud Racing Club
Terang & District Racing Club
Warracknabeal Racing Club.