Gawler & Barossa

$13 million racecourse redevelopment complete

The Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club has been through an exciting phase of redevelopment in recent times and on 14 July 2010, it emerged as a proud club with first class racing and hospitality facilities.

With support from the State Government and Thoroughbred Racing SA, $13 million was spent redeveloping the racecourse. This upgrade included the following:

• The construction of a new race track with a circumference of 1840 metres and a home straight of 300 metres compared with the old straight of 200 metres. This design should enhance punter confidence and off-course betting.
• The construction of a new grass training track and sand track inside the course proper.
• New race day facilities for jockeys and race day officials.
• A new purpose-built function centre, The Terrace, which will service race day patrons and be available for hire to the Gawler community on non-race days. This facility will accommodate 350 people.
• The removal of the old grandstand.

The Gawler and Barossa Jockey Club redevelopment was officially unveiled by Premier Mike Rann at the first race on the new track on Wednesday 14 July 2010, celebrating a new phase of state-of-the-art racing in South Australia.

Fore more information on the Club, please visit its website.

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