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Old 10-04-2016, 04:26 PM
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Over the last few years this project has been mentioned in the local press sporadically and if and when it finally happens it could and should be a fantastic facility. Unfortunately it seems a very long drawn out procedure due I guess to red tape and a lack of government interest and of course financial backing. I believe they have the land and should be getting close to having the planning approvals in place, the DA was lodged in June 2015. They are yet to arrange finance for or begin construction as far as I know.

Below is an article from 2013:
A $25m motorsport and training facility at Bushells Ridge is a step closer to reality after Wyong Council gave its unanimous support to the proposal.

A group of community and business leaders has a letter of support from the Darkinjung Local Aborignal Land Council to develop a master plan for the precinct on Darkinjung land at Bushells Ridge.

The complex is expected to cost $25m, create 200 full-time jobs and 150 indirect jobs and inject over $17m into the local economy.

The plan has proponents also have the backing of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport.

At its last meeting, Wyong councillors voted to support the consortium and use council resources to investigate opportunities to co-locate community facilities within the precinct.

The project also has the support of Central Coast Tourism. Consortium co-founder Brad Wilson said Casar park would be a `game changer' for the region.

"Currently NSW has two key permanent racing facilities in Sydney Motor Sport Park, formerly Eastern Creek raceway, and Wakefield Park near Goulburn," Mr Wilson said.

"Casar Park is the brainchild is a group of local community-minded business people who are passionate about making a difference for the people living on the Central Coast.

"Providing a space for motoring enthusiasts and their families to enjoy their sport is great news for the coast.

"As a group we see the big picture - the economic and social significance of such a facility is not lost on us, the flow-on effect to local tourism, hospitality and retail operators is exactly what our region needs."

The proposed complex will include a 3.5km racetrack on the 115ha site.

Mr Wilson said the development application was the next critical step and the group was aiming to raise $350,000 by September 30 through crowd funding and commercial sponsorships.

STAGE ONE PLANS

Stage one is expected to cost $14m and includes a 3.5 tarmac racetrack, undercover pit garages, driver training facilities, a dual go-kart track-simulated driving environment and associated amenities.

Mr Wilson said the primary objective of the complex was to support club level motorsport, tourism, road safety, driver and rider training as well as automotive skills training.

Here's hoping that they can get it done.
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