Kyneton Racecourse is set to benefit from a funding boost to upgrade its equipment and boost the race day experience.
Racing Minister Anthony Carbines announced over $730,000 from the Regional Customer Facilities Program will go towards improving racing infrastructure at 18 regional racing venues.
The Kyneton Racecourse along with the Avoca Turf Club, who share the same club manager, will share the use of 30 large market umbrellas for shade and wet weather protection, worth $15,242.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated the Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club on the grant.
“This equipment upgrade will make Kyneton Racecourse an even better place for locals and visitors to come together – not just on race days, but for community events all year round,” she said.
“Racing is enjoyed by many here in Macedon and these improvements will help keep the Kyneton Racecourse a great place for locals and visitors to come together.”
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing clubs will receive grants of up to $100,000 to deliver projects that upgrade function spaces, improve public amenities and purchase new
equipment – ensuring racegoers and communities can enjoy these venues all year round.
“We’re proud to back our regional racing clubs – they’re at the heart of their communities and play a vital role in supporting local economies,” Mr Carbines said.
“These grants will give racegoers and locals access to better facilities that can be enjoyed well beyond race days.”
Under the Regional Customer Facilities Program, funded through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund, regional race clubs can apply for grants to support projects that improve facilities and encourage greater community use.
The regional racing industry contributes $1.17 billion to the Victorian economy each year and supports more than 9000 full-time equivalent jobs across the state.
