- BATHURST CIRCUIT • KEYSBROOK CIRCUIT •
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circuit closer
The design for a 4.7km international standard circuit
to be located to the western side of Mount Panorama
has been released as part of the final tender process.
In a statement released by Bathurst Regional Council, three
companies have been invited to submit tenders. These are
UK-based Apex Circuit Design, the Italian company Dromo,
and Brisbane-based Integrated Event Delivery Management.
Councillor Warren Aubin says the second circuit would be
an international standard with associated infrastructure. “It
will be situated adjacent to the existing facilities at Mount
Panorama and capable of hosting a variety of motor vehicle
and motorcycle events with a capacity of 50,000 spectators.
The precinct will be a home to commercial and industrial
infrastructure.” The cost of the project is currently listed as a
$52.4 million, with $35 million already pledged, including
$15 million from the NSW government, and $10 million
each from the Federal government and Bathurst Regional
Council. It is expected to take 2-3 years to complete. There
are currently numerous circuit proposals in the wings, most
if not all dependent on government funding. These include
Ballarat, Mildura, Keysbrook (Perth) and Newcastle, as well
as the Bathurst circuit.■And a new trackfor WA?
Keysbrook, 60km south of Perth, could be the saviour
for motorcycle sport in WA with the announcement of
a development application lodged with the Shire of
Serpentine Jarrahdale by the Stati Group.
The DA shows plans for a 3.5km circuit that would initially
cater for state and national level events, with later develop-
ment to bring the circuit up to FIA level. With the
long-established Barbagallo Raceway at Wanneroo in Perth
closed to motorcycle racing since 2016 over safety issues,
the new track would be a much-needed shot in the arm for
the state. The proposed complex would see multiple circuit
configurations including two tracks that could operate simul-
taneously. The Stati Group has liaised with Motorcycling
Australia and CAMS in planning the track, which, if
approved, would also feature a separate go-kart circuit
and conference facilities.■