WHAT KEY STAKEHOLDERS SAY

LEANNE KELLETT — GOLD COAST SHOW SOCIETY PRESIDENT

“The show society is actively looking for another home for the show.

“There have been lots of spots suggested but of course you need funds from the local and state government ... we are hoping they will help us find a new location and a new home.

“It is not just for us but for all the other groups which were displaced when Parklands closed.

“It would be good for the Gold Coast and it seems crazy that we are Australia’s sixth-largest city and yet we do not have a showground.”

BARRY GRIMSEY — GOLD COAST HARNESS RACING CLUB PRESIDENT

“The Government says the Gold Coast needs more sporting facilities and there is $84 million left over from the Commonwealth Games so they could use some of that to help make this a reality.

“... It would create a lot of opportunities and (the Mudgeeraba land) is a great site. It already has sporting facilities there and is ideally situated.

“This would allow us the chance to finally go forward and it will bring the industry back to life here, while also creating jobs for young people.

“Let’s get it up and running.”