Safety improvement projects at seven thoroughbred racing clubs were among those which benefited from an announcement made by Minister for Racing Winston Peters yesterday.

 

A total of 17 projects across the industry will see $389,351 invested by the government through the Racing Safety Development fund, which provides $1 million annually to racecourse safety across two funding rounds.

 

This year’s second funding round has supported a range of infrastructure projects including track maintenance equipment for the Southland Racing Club and Otago Racing Club; replacement running rails for the Taupo Racing Club; and the replacement of a stand roof at the Matamata Racing Club.

 

The fund plays an important role in supporting the safety of the racing industry for animals, staff and the wider public. 

 

The next funding round opens for applications on 31 July 2019 and closes on 25 September 2019.

 

The clubs to receive funding in this round were as follows:

 

Taupo Racing Club, new running rails, $35,647;

Matamata Racing Club, replace members stand roof, $25,000; 

Southland Racing Club, verti-drainage machine, $25,000;

Otago Racing Club, South bend track upgrade, $20,000; 

RACE Inc, fire mains replacement, $16,427;

Otago Racing Club, track mower replacement, $11,754; 

Rotorua Racing Club, stable grounds sealing, $10,000.