WAKE-UP CALL
OVER the past few months, Wakefield Park Raceway has faced an ongoing battle with Goulburn Mulwaree Council over a development application. While the application was eventually approved, it came with more than 90 strict conditions, with most relating to noise. They’ve now taken the fight to the Land & Environment Court of NSW.
Darren Robertson – More than likely the endangered home of a dead rat so we need to preserve it.
Dave Emm – “Progress” wins again, just like it did with Amaroo and Oran Park.
Chris Hays – Same shit has been going on at Lakeside for years. Three serial whingers are being appeased to the detriment of everyone else.
Angelo Donni – If it needs 90 conditions then it shouldn’t have been approved.
Troy Ziggy Cunningham – Only thing going for Goulburn. Surely the council can understand that.
Brodie Hogg – I watched the council meeting for six hours. Then, at like 11:30, they said they would adjourn and come back in July!
Andrew Salouros – Enthusiasts will be forced out of the sport because of a small number of locals who moved into the area knowing full well that they were going to live near a racing facility. When will common sense prevail? Never, I’m afraid.
Corey Mcalister – The problem is the whole area, Wakefield included, is zoned rural. The neighbors have a legal leg to stand on; some of those opposing it have been there since before the track existed. Do I like that? No. I love Wakefield and I love what they’re planning out there; it’ll be awesome. Do I accept that the neighbors have a legitimate case to argue the track is “too noisy” compared to actual rural use? Unfortunately, yes.
Shaun Tanner – Noise? Nearest town is 15 minutes away.
Martin Johansen – Countless race tracks around the country have disappeared and it all starts with noise complaints. Maybe it should be in council regulations for building near a race track to have double-glazed windows.
Reynold Griffith – Noise will be so sweet, they should be charged for living so close!
Adam Henry – The community: “Bloody hoons, our streets aren’t for racing on, why don’t you take it to the track where it’s legal and safe?” Race track: “Sorry, we had to close because the community doesn’t like the noise!”
Philip Barnes – Developers sell blocks in new estates once; tourist dollars keep coming forever. Which benefits the people of a town more?
Brent Thompson – I’m sure the neighbours will pitch in the $15 million annually to the local economy that the track brings!
Matt Black – Spent a day on that track with Leo Geoghegan around 2005. Great memories.
Troy Robinson – Anything to do with motorsport is frowned upon, yet tell them it’s for a football field and they’ll throw money at you.
Lee Selby – Hope someone in power has the balls to stand up for the track.