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Race club facility grant program

NOTE: The Race club facility grant program has now closed.

The Race Club Facility Grant Program (RCFGP) is to assist rural and regional race clubs develop their facilities and recover from the Equine Flu crisis.

The maximum grant available through the RCFGP is $100,000.

Eligible applicants under this program are incorporated not-for-profit organisations, affiliated with Racing NSW, Harness Racing NSW and Greyhound Racing NSW wishing to develop facilities that will directly assist racing in rural and regional areas.

Rural and regional areas include all areas in NSW, excluding the inner and outer Sydney Metropolitan areas as defined by the Department of Local Government (www.dlg.nsw.gov.au ).

What types of projects will and will not be considered?

Will be considered

  • Construction of new fixed and portable facilities and infrastructure including capital equipment with a life expectancy of 15+ years.
  • Enhancement of existing facilities
  • Provision of ancillary facilities at established facilities eg. sun-protection shelters, change rooms, shower and toilet blocks.

Will not be considered

  • Purchase of land
  • General maintenance or replacement through normal wear and tear eg. painting, running costs and repairs to existing facilities.
  • Equipment eg. computers, office machinery, racing equipment.
  • Projects that have been completed.
  • Projects that involve the development of private or commercial ventures including licensed areas of registered clubs.

How EOI applications will be assessed

Eligibility

  1. The applicant is affiliated with one of the identified peak industry bodies for racing in NSW
  2. The project falls within the category of what will be considered
  3. The applicant verifies that it will provide a contribution towards the project
  4. Evidence is supplied to show that the project has been granted development consent by Council or a statement is attached detailing the process for obtaining consent, with timelines.
  5. The EOI application form is complete with all the necessary supporting documentation attached and is submitted by the closing date.

An Assessment panel including representatives from NSW Sport and Recreation, the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing, Clubs NSW and the racing industry will consider all eligible EOI applications submitted. Criteria will include but is not limited to:

  • Project’s capacity to improve the racing experience for competitors, horses, officials and/or spectators.
  • The value of the project to the local community and surrounding communities.
  • Project’s capacity to provide an economic or social boost to the community.
  • Project’s capacity to increase safety.
  • The project planning appears to be at a point where work can commence in the short term.

When can I apply?

NOTE: The Race club facility grant program is now closed.

Projects to be assisted

Below is a listing of projects to be assisted through the 2007/08 Race club facility grant program.

Organisation Project Amount ($)
Albury Racing Club Ltd Development of a new concourse area at racecourse 100,000.00
Ballina Jockey Club A public shelter, covered access, walkway and machinery storage 100,000.00
Berrigan & District Race Club Inc. Erection of 3 shade sails for patrons 16,850.00
Blayney Harness Racing Club Construction of an additional toilet block 65,000.00
Bulli Greyhound Racing Club Provision of a disabled toilet 15,000.00
Casino Greyhound Racing Club Upgrade of toilet facilities and disabled toilet 20,000.00
Clarence River Jockey Club Erection of a public pavilion, amenities, hospitality area 100,000.00
Coffs Harbour Racing Club Ltd Upgrade of toilet blocks 40,000.00
Coolamon Harness Racing Club Inc Addition of verandah to existing building 23,000.00
Coonabarabran & District Greyhound Racing Club Amenities block 30,000.00
Corowa Race Club Inc. Development of shade sail areas 20,000.00
Dapto A & H Society Inc Upgrade toilet and amenities block 10,000.00
Deniliquin Racing Club Inc. Bore water supply 34,000.00
Dubbo Greyhound Racing Club Ltd A toilet block construction and a sun protection shelter 49,000.00
Dubbo Harness Racing Club Ltd Extended cover area for driver/sponsors 21,000.00
GBOTA - Bathurst Enclosure of bar/betting ring area 80,000.00
GBOTA - Gosford New viewing area/function room 80,000.00
GBOTA - Lismore Installation of a lift to first floor and a disabled toilet 71,000.00
Golden West Race Club Provision of dining/snack area 100,000.00
Goulburn Harness Racing Club Upgrade of food court/canteen 100,000.00
Gunnedah Jockey Club Upgrade of toilet facilities and dining room 31,000.00
Junee Harness racing Club Inc Upgrade of amenities including toilets, basins and floors 20,000.00
Leeton Harness Racing Club Inc A glass front sponsors/committee area 22,000.00
Lismore Turf Club Installation of disabled lift and toilet 60,000.00
Moruya Jockey Club Provision of a racecourse public pavilion 90,530.00
Mudgee Race Club Inc. Provision of ducted air conditioning 43,621.00
Newcastle Harness Racing Club Incorporated Enclosure of betting ring and development of the courtyard 72,000.00
Orange Harness Racing Club Provision of improved outdoor and recreation area 14,400.00
Peak Hill Harness Racing Club Inc An amenities building 70,000.00
Queanbeyan Racing Club Upgrade of patrons indoors/outdoors facilities 67,000.00
Sapphire Coast Turf Club Inc. Upgrade of sponsors/corporate area 100,000.00
Scone Race Club Ltd. Grandstand enclosure 97,000.00
Shoalhaven City Turf Club Provision of a new toilet block 75,599.00
Tamworth Jockey Club Inc Upgrade of changerooms 60,000.00
Taree Wingham Race Club Upgrade of facilities including shelter 77,000.00
Wine Country Race Club - Cessnock Upgrade of toilet facility 25,000.00
TOTAL 2,000,000.00

 

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Department of Primary Industries - Equine influenza