Following the trials on Monday, 13 November 2023, the greyhound starting boxes will not be available for use until the commencement of trials on Friday, 17 November 2023. This outage is to enable the excavation and concrete works to construct a roof above the Greyhound Starting Boxes. The construction works area will have safety barrier…
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Greyhound Survey – The Mercury 6-11-2023
Monday 6 November 2023Tasracing CEO Andrew Jenkins said the findings of the survey were very different to the raw numbers. “For example, in Tasracing’s 2022/23 annual report, wagering turnover on greyhounds alone totaled nearly $320 million for the reporting period,” he said. “And wagering turnover across the three codes has increased by 40 per cent over the past…
Northwest Tracks Appeal Update
Wednesday 1 November 2023Dear NW Coast Participants, Tasracing can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against the Latrobe Council permit being granted for our proposed new tracks. The appeal was lodged by a Latrobe resident and contains a mix of concerns that relate to the Planning Scheme and some general objections. On face value, Tasracing believes the…
Tasmanian Government announces review into dog welfare regulations
Wednesday 13 September 2023Tasmanian Government announces review into dog welfare regulations The Tasmanian Government today announced that it will undertake a review of Tasmanian dog welfare regulations. A copy of the government’s media release is available here https://rb.gy/7djyk As you can see from reading the statement, dogs registered as greyhounds with Tasracing will be included in the review…
North West track comms 27 April 2023
Thursday 27 April 2023Tasracing has successfully completed the value management phase of the North West Tracks project leading to an endorsement to proceed. During the value management phase it became apparent that, in the current market, the complete design package exceeded the funding for the project. Tasracing is committed to the project and intends to proceed in stages…
Brighton text 8 Feb 2023
Wednesday 8 February 2023Due to extreme layers of solid bluestone rock near the dam the pipe laying progress has been extremely slow going and difficult work. This has been frustrating for all involved. Over the coming days and weeks Crossroads Civil will be excavating trenches in sections from the dam end of the site heading towards the day…