Gosford Race Club chief operating offi cer Mr Daniel Lacey, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein,
Gosford Race Club chairman Mr Michael Cusick, Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Mr Troy Grant and
Gosford Race Club chief executive officer Mr James Heddo
The Gosford Race Club’s $4.8 million redevelopment of the Members Grandstand and surrounding spectator precinct is proceeding as per schedule, with a proposed completion date of November 17.
diverse, multi-purpose community facility available for use 365 days a year. Added to this, Gosford Council recently approved a blanket events consent that allows Gosford Race Club to hold up to 14 major infield events each year, with a capacity of 10,000 patrons per event.
Pluim Commercial Contractors were awarded the redevelopment contract that encompasses: the demolition of old style buildings in the spectator precinct to enhance the street appeal of the facilities; new extended female jockey facilities to meet current trends; new roof and services to the members stand; full renovation of the members lounge including a new commercial kitchen; and creation of new landscaped areas including a new members’ lawn.
The Club, like all race clubs in NSW, is increasingly reliant on non-race day income to supplement the losses sustained by racing and in particular horse training. Given this, Gosford Race Club has commenced a strategy with the primary objective to enhance the racing experience and in particular, to open up new revenue streams.
“Gosford Race Club is a club with big ambitions and our location, business model and master plan secures our future,” said chairman Mr Michael Cusick. “Pluim Commercial were one of four contractors who tendered for the project and we are very pleased that our redevelopment will not only add value to the entertainment, function and event offer on the Coast, but in doing so, will create job opportunities both during and after construction,” he continued.
In relation to the facilities upgrade project, the Gosford Race Club Board has approved additional works totalling $ 481,610 to be included in the current scope of works, bringing the total cost to $4.8 million. This project is fully funded out of Gosford Race Club cash reserves. The additional works include improvements to the male and female jockey’s room area, Stewards Room refurbishment, adding painting works of external areas including the Members’ Stand external cladding and Betting ring and the removal of four columns from the Members’ Lounge.
The additional works also include general improvements to the spectator precinct. “It has become apparent that additional works are necessary to complete the project to ensure that it produces its planned benefits to Club members, industry participants and the general public,” said Gosford Race Club chairman Mr Michael Cusick.
Media release, 21 Jul 2014
Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic