Major improvements to Wyong racecourse

As Wyong Race Club celebrates its 150th anniversary, it is also setting its sights firmly on the future with a significant capital works program rolling into the 2025/2026 financial year.

Over the past two years, the club has invested more than $3M in improvements to the Wyong Race Course, with support from Racing NSW, including a $623,000 contribution toward drainage and irrigation works.

In the current financial year (2023/24), $1M has been allocated to upgrades, with a further $1.4M planned for 2024/25.

“The Wyong Race Club’s capital works program undertaken has been extensive, diverse and continues,” CEO Greg Purcell said.

Key infrastructure upgrades include: 1350m chute drainage and sand grooving, $404,000 (with $360,000 from Racing NSW); a track irrigation system upgrade, $263,000 (fully funded by Racing NSW); Polytrack rewaxing, $192,000; stable block refurbishments and upgrades, $436,000; stable area hardstand improvements, $55,000; and track equipment and machinery, $186,000.

Enhancements to patron and media facilities include: kitchen upgrades and refurbishment, $134,000; Sincero Bar refurbishment, $340,000 (air conditioning, modern furnishings, and carpet); furniture and glassware, $107,000; marquees and fencing, $94,000; electrical upgrades, $61,000; weighing room, $30,000; permanent media hutch for Sky Racing, $90,000; and parade yard and winner’s enclosure revamp, $73,000 (new crumbed rubber surface and updated branding).

“We will continue to invest in projects to ensure that Wyong Race Club remains a premier Provincial racetrack — not only in NSW but across Australia,” Purcell said.

“It’s about creating a first-class experience for everyone involved, whether you’re working here or simply enjoying a day at the races.”