Works are set to start on a revamped greyhound track at Cranbourne Racecourse this month.
The track had been shut down in 2022 after several racing incidents and safety concerns about the design.
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) and the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club (CGRC) stated that the track is expected to be ready for trialling by August 2026, with a return to racing soon after.
The $9.5 million redevelopment is co-funded by the State Government, GRV and CGRC.
The new track will feature main racing distances of 330 metres, 420 metres and 480 metres, with provisions for a future 650 metres start.
The upgrade includes a widened track base, an upgraded racing surface, improved lighting and advanced drainage systems, which all contribute to safer racing conditions.
“We’re pleased to see the Cranbourne redevelopment advancing, with works scheduled to commence in August,” CGRC chief executive Andrew Fennell said.
“This is a major milestone for the industry and a welcome development for participants who have long awaited the track’s rebuild.
“The project is expected to contribute an estimated $34 million in additional total expenditure and deliver a $23 million boost in value-added economic impact over the next five years.”
