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Mornington, VICTORIA
Over the past 3 – 4 years it was becoming apparent the existing synthetic ThoroughTrack at Mornington RC was requiring an upgrade and planning was put into place.
As a replacement for the ThoroughTrack it has been proposed to install a Sand/Fibre
surface that would provide some characteristics of a synthetic track but without the high
capital investment required, it would also provide superior wet weather durability and greater
surface shear strength than the conventional sand tracks available at Mornington currently.
The works to include the following;
The project was delivered on time and to the satisfaction of Melbourne Racing Club and the racing community.
Sandown, VICTORIA
With Sandown conducting up to 30 race meetings each year, an upgrade to the course will re-establish Sandown Racecourse as a first-class track and restore confidence in the course's racing conditions.
Sandown was first built in 1965 and then redeveloped by the Melbourne Racing Club in 2003. The upgrade undertaekn in late 2013 ensure Sandown remains a premier racing facility.
Appointed Principal contractor, the programming of works for the project required the redevelopment to be undertaken whilst the facilities were used for continuing V8 Super Car races and Caravan Shows.
With the irrigation and drainage system not being replaced only repaired where necessary, considerable care was required in the process of stripping the surface and exposing the drainage layer. The works methodology required the most stringent management of movement of plant throughout the site in protecting the drainage system.
A great project and with support from the team at Melbourne Racing, a succesful outcome was achieved.
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Cairns Jockey Club - Cannon Park
Cairns, QUEENSLAND
On Thursday 6th December 2012, Racing Minister Steve Dickson turned the first sod on a $1.96 million makeover for the Cairns Jockey Club at Cannon Park.
The project saw the existing turf track completely rebuilt, the installation of a grassed access track suitable for ambulances and a much-needed renovation of the current stable facilities.
The upgrade provided a much needed boost to Cairns racing, allowing the club to attract stronger race fields and entice more patrons to the track.
Cairns Jockey Club CEO Graham Thornton said the upgrade was vital to the future of the club.
“Race meetings at Cannon Park are constantly at risk of being cancelled, due to the rapid deterioration of the track when it rains. We have managed to achieve the best of both worlds, we have a highly qualified southern racecourse builder, utilising local contractors," Mr Thornton said.
"McMahons have built some of the best tracks in the country including Moonee Valley, Royal Randwick and Flemington.
The upgrade saw the delivery of a new irrigation system and improved drainage system, as well as consistent track cambers and new turf which will reduce the number of cancelled meetings and associated lost revenue.
http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/11/06/236089_print-version.html
Frances Nelson QC, who had the honour of being the first person to ride a horse on the new main racetrack, spoke glowingly of the racing surface. It's a magical surface, the cushion in the track is just fantastic, Ms Nelson said last Friday morning. This is the best racing surface in South Australia.
Yarra Glen, VICTORIA
The project covered two main components of work being the reconstruction of the course proper and the upgrade of the race day precinct.