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rom "Living In Pine Rivers"

Queensland Raceway wins Lakeside Management Tender

The Pine Rivers Shire Council has selected Queensland Raceway for the redevelopment and management of the former Lakeside raceway at Kurwongbah.

Chief Executive Officer, Ray Burton, said the selection process was difficult as there were environmental considerations and a high standard of submissions from the short-listed organisations which included Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association and Total Driver Pty Ltd.

"The successful submission by Queensland Raceway will begin a new era at Lakeside," Mr Burton said. "The facility's name will change slightly from Lakeside International Raceway to Lakeside Park in keeping with the green environment of the site."

Mr Burton said Queensland Raceway's redevelopment would address the environmental impact of motorised sport, which included noise levels, heritage obligations and a revegetation strategy.

"Council is negotiating a management agreement and contract with Queensland Raceway which will include the times of operation," he said. "Queensland Raceway will also preserve the park's flora, fauna and vista for the enjoyment of current and future generations as it is developed into a revitalised venue and successful business operation. This organisation will liaise and consult with the Council's environment officers and Pine Water to ensure the preservation of the physical environs including air, water and soil."

Queensland Raceway's winning submission included a range of driver and motorcycle training activities, mileston and historic racing events, displays and non-motorised recreational activities.

Mr Burton said Lakeside Park was expected to be open for business in 2007.

Queensland Raceway spokesman John Tetley said while the redevelopment would require a lot of financial investment and support he believed the sentiment of its supporters and the soul of the venue would help his organisation to return Lakeside to an even stronger community asset than before, involving a broad cross-section of community group and business participation.


Petition to re-open Lakeside raceway

[gruntath]

total driver believe they will be doing saturday track day events. CANT WAIT!!

[chubbs]

thats awesome news that qr got the management for it. would be awesome to have some track days up there. i am so keen to start doing some circuit and sprint races.

tyler

[WhiteSX]

Hey all please sign this petition if you havent already:

Petition to re-open lakeside

[TRD_20V]

I've been waiting for them to re-open lakeside for years. It's a win win situation for the police and the public. A place for us drivers to release our urges on a track rather than the road.
I hope it gets passed.

[Candellan]

There's a cruise to save Lakeside on 12 August. Be there and make your vote count.

See here for details - http://www.lakesideraceway.com/

Sizzling BBQ and drinks available all day – NO ALCOHOL
Price - $2 per person includes cruise, show’n’shine competition fee and entry fee. All profits going to Save Lakeside campaign.
Simple event registration required for all vehicles attending the event – available at Lakeside Café Botanical Gardens for cruise & Lot 4 Lakeside Rd for show’n’shine.
Event registration available on the day. Downloadable forms not yet available on-line.

[Toyrolla]

Long Lease Locks in Lakeside !

18/12/07 Brisbane, Queensland - Supporters of Queensland's Lakeside Raceway received an early Christmas present this year with the Pine Rivers Shire Council and Wrexmere Pty Ltd (Queensland Raceway) signing off on a long term lease to operate the historic circuit on Brisbane's north side.

The agreement for 30 years, with an option for 10 years, obtained State Government Ministerial approval and will insure the facility celebrates its 50th anniversary on 19 March 2011.

Lakeside Motor Racing Enthusiasts president Ian Milton said,

"We're delighted and relieved by the news, but if we want to get on the track, everyone will have to pitch in and do their part - there's no more excuses for sitting on the sidelines."

When asked what the major challenges were to getting club-level motor racing back to Lakeside, John Tetley of Queensland Raceway said,

"We have all the usual major project hassles including red tape, availability of scarce resources, etc."

Mr Tetley said that an initial $1.2 million has already been secured to invest on rebuilding infrastructure and,

"The rest will depend on how wisely we invest the initial capital input and how many people come and spend their money there."

"We're targeting and hoping to re-open the driver training in February or March next year. Racing, maybe June, depending on a lot of variables including re-education of competitors and neighbour management."

Pine Rivers Shire Councillor Mike Charlton was very excited to declare the situation as "all systems go!" He described the council's vision for Lakeside as,

"Preservation of an iconic motorsport site embracing historic, commercial and club motorsport activities, combined with life-saving driver and rider education and community events."

Cr Charlton said that a legal action in the Planning & Environment Court between the PRSC and Mr Ron Curtis is "unlikely to delay" and is confident in their legal advice because it is "tried and tested" law. Last month a local newspaper article revealed that people had been listed as co-applicants without their permission. The action has been adjourned until 23 January, 2008.

Mr Milton pointed out the significance of events,

"An historic moment is occuring for the people of Queensland, and particularly the motorsport community, because I can think of no other example of a motor racing circuit in Australia being brought back from the brink like Lakeside."

"On behalf of LMRE members, I would like to extend a sincere invitation to anyone who has a passion for motorsport to help us get this deal over the line by registering on-line to help reconstruct Lakeside. You don't need to be an engineer, just bring the right attitude. To be part of history, please visit this site and fill in the form - http://www.queenslan.../qrformlake.php.

For more information visit www.lakesideraceway.com.

[GTi_RSi]

good news!!! a tc.org track day is in order next year i reckon.

This post has been edited by GTi_RSi: 19 December 2007 - 11:18 PM

[levinGT]

fucken oath, im itching to get the levin out on the track..

[jams002]

what is your petition?



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