Friday 13 May 2022

$231,000 TRACK UPGRADE AT CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL KARTING COMPLEX

Michaela Settle Member for Buninyong today announced that the Central Highlands Regional Karting Complex in Haddon will receive $231,000 in the latest round of the Community Motorsport Program.

GRANT DETAILS

The Community Motorsport Program is part of the Labor Government’s $7.4 million Racing Into a New Era for Motorsport initiative.

Motorsport in Victoria supports more than 4,000 jobs and contributes more than $806 million to the Victorian economy.

Since 2014, the Government has invested more than $1.1 billion in community sporting infrastructure.

Applications for the fourth and final round of the Motorsport Club Assistance Category of the Program are still open and close on 30 June 2022. For more information about the Community Motorsport Program visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding.

Quotes attributable to Michaela Settle Member for Buninyong

“With more and more Victorians returning to the track, we’re giving clubs the support they need to rev up participation.”

“Better facilities and equipment help motorsport and motorcycling clubs provide a safer and welcoming community space. I encourage local clubs to take advantage of all the opportunities the Community Motorsport Program offers.”

Quote attributable to Paul Feely Secretary Ballarat Kart Club

“Ballarat Kart Club is extremely grateful to be a successful grant recipient, particularly at a time when the club is celebrating over 60 years of history.

It is a very exciting time for the club, and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing the benefits for our members, competitors, and partners from across the region.

The club will be pulling out all stops to make the project a success, jump-starting the next 60 years of racing.”