Tasracing CEO Paul Eriksson has confirmed that the company’s $12.5 million redevelopment of the Elwick thoroughbred track remains on budget and is expected to be race-ready as scheduled for the 2020 Derby Day and Ladbrokes Hobart Cup. ‘Thanks to the work of Tasmanian-owned project delivery partner StrathAyr and the entire project team, I am pleased…
Category: Hobart track redevelopment
Media release from Jeremy Rockliff Acting Minister for Racing – 19 August 2019
Monday 19 August 2019A major milestone for new Elwick track Work continues to progress on the $12.5 million redevelopment of the Elwick thoroughbred track with the laying of new turf now underway. The new 28-metre wide StrathAyr grass track will deliver first-class facilities and is due to be ready in time to host the Tasmanian Racing Club’s Derby…
Hobart track redevelopment progress
Wednesday 13 March 2019In February 2019 work on the Hobart thoroughbred track redevelopment commenced. Here is the first update from Track Manager Sam Webster on the progress so far. Updates will be provided monthly through the year with the expected completion date set for early 2020.