In November 2015, Tasracing launched an industry consultation paper under the title 2020 And Beyond to provide our industry partners and other stakeholders with an opportunity to have a say on a new five-year strategic plan.
Overwhelmingly, feedback received during that process indicated that two issues – infrastructure and stakes – were of critical importance to industry participants going forward.
While a stakes increase of about four per cent per year has already been proposed between now and 2020 (subject to business performance), Tasracing has now launched a second industry consultation paper to assist with the development of an infrastructure plan.
Tasracing accepts there is a need to address racing infrastructure issues in the state following a period of limiting non-essential projects for cash flow purposes.
We have completed our own asset and infrastructure review using our SAMIS system. It provides a clear understanding of both the value and condition of all Tasracing-owned racing infrastructure, of which there are more than 2200 items across the state.
The result of this work is a list of priority infrastructure investments at each racing venue.
Our vision for the infrastructure plan is as follows:
- Infrastructure that meets participants’ expectations.
- A systematic approach to allocation of infrastructure investment.
- Facilities that meet Tasmania’s tri-code needs across the state.
- Facilities that meet customer needs.
But now, Tasracing wants your feedback, which is an obvious and important consideration.
A copy of the industry consultation paper for you to download and complete is available at;
https://tasracingcorporate.com.au/tasracing-infrastructure-plan-consultation-document/
It asks a series of questions to assist you to provide your perspective about infrastructure needs.
Tasracing looks forward to receiving your responses and to working with you on the development of a new five-year infrastructure plan for the ultimate benefit of the industry and its participants.
Dr Eliot Forbes
CEO
Tasracing