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New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am
by MadKaw
From MCCoNSW
KSRC has already sent an e-mail of support... :-)


Support the Ringwood Park Motorsport Complex.

The DA for the Motorplex Ringwood Park Development upgrade has been readvertised in the
Port Stephens Examiner on Thursday 20 March 2008 by the Port Stephens Council (PSC). Revised plans and the Species Impact Study are on display and the Council has asked for written submissions.

We are asking everyone (especially those who live in the Port Stephens Council area) to support Motorplex and the MG Car Club Committee by writing to the council expressing your SUPPORT for this project.

Facts that may be mentioned, preferably in your own words:

 The revised plans seem to be designed to minimise the effects on all the threatened species populations, their habitats and the ecological communities. The proposed planting of additional flora and trees will significantly enhance the quality of all the Endangered Ecological Community areas.
 Venue for safe Senior & Junior driver development.
 Venue for awareness & defensive driving training.
• Police, Fire, Ambulance & Australia Post.
• High School driver education programs.
• Corrective Services (from the court system).
 Increased tourism, revenue and employment for the Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas.
 Venue for drivers from Central Coast, Newcastle, Upper & lower Hunter Mid North Coast as well as Port Stephens to compete in club level motorsport in a safe & controlled environment.
 Venue for Hunter region bicycle road race training & events (safe & off the roads).
 The land is already council approved and used for motorsport (including the drag strip in 1989)
 It would seem that Military Noise is more of a concern in the proposed Kings Hill development than any perceived noise problem from upgrading the Ringwood Park facility.

This may be your last chance to give your opinion to the council. Don’t let all our effort of the past seven years be in vain.

This effort has already cost over three quarters of a million dollars let alone the half million dollars plus, cost to the PSC. Much of this could have been used to upgrade the facility.

Also tell the council that you like to address the court about your concerns. (objectors, such as the C.R.A.B.S., group will be doing so). We must not be outnumbered.

Written letters or emails (submissions) must contain your name, address and phone number & have to be received by the council before the 20 April 2008.

Post letters to
DA NO: 16-2002-42-1
Scott Anson
P.O. BOX 42
Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

Emails send to

council@portstephens .nsw.gov.au
Attention Scott Anson
also cc to
Ringwood-park-submissions@hotmail.com
(this will allow us to monitor the submissions the
council receives)

Send this information to all in your “address book”, and then ask them to send the information on to all in their “address books”.

Greg Hunter. President. John Collins. Vice President. Peter Lee. Director.
MG Car Club Newcastle. Motorplex Australia.

1st April 2008.

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:20 pm
by Wattie
doesnt say anything about motorbikes :?

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:18 pm
by hoffy
Its called the Putty Road.. :lol:

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:11 am
by Glen
...and I hear it comes with really good BBQ facilities.

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 10:28 am
by Wattie
and pushbikes???

finally a new track, and i'll still have to dodge the road hog pushies????????!!!!!!!!!! :x

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 1:56 pm
by SoundGuy
Bring it on 8)

Cant wait to see the plan for the track.

Hope its a right handed track :)

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:59 pm
by ZXR750
MadKaw wrote:From MCCoNSW
KSRC has already sent an e-mail of support... :-)


Support the Ringwood Park Motorsport Complex.

The DA for the Motorplex Ringwood Park Development upgrade has been readvertised in the
Port Stephens Examiner on Thursday 20 March 2008 by the Port Stephens Council (PSC). Revised plans and the Species Impact Study are on display and the Council has asked for written submissions.

We are asking everyone (especially those who live in the Port Stephens Council area) to support Motorplex and the MG Car Club Committee by writing to the council expressing your SUPPORT for this project.

Facts that may be mentioned, preferably in your own words:

 The revised plans seem to be designed to minimise the effects on all the threatened species populations, their habitats and the ecological communities. The proposed planting of additional flora and trees will significantly enhance the quality of all the Endangered Ecological Community areas.
 Venue for safe Senior & Junior driver development.
 Venue for awareness & defensive driving training.
• Police, Fire, Ambulance & Australia Post.
• High School driver education programs.
• Corrective Services (from the court system).
 Increased tourism, revenue and employment for the Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas.
 Venue for drivers from Central Coast, Newcastle, Upper & lower Hunter Mid North Coast as well as Port Stephens to compete in club level motorsport in a safe & controlled environment.
 Venue for Hunter region bicycle road race training & events (safe & off the roads).
 The land is already council approved and used for motorsport (including the drag strip in 1989)
 It would seem that Military Noise is more of a concern in the proposed Kings Hill development than any perceived noise problem from upgrading the Ringwood Park facility.

This may be your last chance to give your opinion to the council. Don’t let all our effort of the past seven years be in vain.

This effort has already cost over three quarters of a million dollars let alone the half million dollars plus, cost to the PSC. Much of this could have been used to upgrade the facility.

Also tell the council that you like to address the court about your concerns. (objectors, such as the C.R.A.B.S., group will be doing so). We must not be outnumbered.

Written letters or emails (submissions) must contain your name, address and phone number & have to be received by the council before the 20 April 2008.

Post letters to
DA NO: 16-2002-42-1
Scott Anson
P.O. BOX 42
Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

Emails send to

council@portstephens .nsw.gov.au
Attention Scott Anson
also cc to
Ringwood-park-submissions@hotmail.com
(this will allow us to monitor the submissions the
council receives)

Send this information to all in your “address book”, and then ask them to send the information on to all in their “address books”.

Greg Hunter. President. John Collins. Vice President. Peter Lee. Director.
MG Car Club Newcastle. Motorplex Australia.

1st April 2008.
When i first read this I though it would make a nice replacement for Oran Park.
However The date at the bottom made me look a bit closer. Greg Hunter lives in the Hunter. John Collins lives near John Collins Hosptial. The last time I subscribed to CRABS it was unintentional. And it is from Mc-CON-mc.
Its a shame that it will not happen.

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:08 pm
by MadKaw
Yah bloody cynic...
Don't worry it is for real.
I recieved a reply from the council with all the D.A info the other day..

Its all on the MG Car club site..... they own it.
http://www.mgcarclub.com.au
http://www.mgcarclub.com.au/htmpages/rngWd/rngWd.htm

BTW,
I misspelt MCCofNSW




Dear David

Please find attached a copy of Council's acknowledgement letter in regards to your submission received for DA 16-2002-42-1.

Regards

Penelope Bowling

PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL
Development & Building
Customer Support
Phone: (02) 4980 0344
Fax: (02) 4987 3612

http://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
------------------------------------------------------------
Assessing Officer : MR S J ANSON
File No: 16-2002-42- 1
Parcel No: 15500, 15501, 23080

4 April, 2008


Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Proposal: DRAGSTRIP / RACING CIRCUIT - AMENDED PLANS

Property: LOT: 1 DP: 245116, LOT: 2 DP: 245116, LOT: 31 DP: 787250

49 Italia Road BALICKERA, 47 Italia Road BALICKERA, 45 Italia Road
BALICKERA

I acknowledge receipt of your letter and advise that it is currently receiving attention. You will be
advised of the application outcome once the assessment is complete.

The review of the matters raised in your correspondence may result in an extended assessment
process. Should you have not received any advice from Council after six (6) weeks, please feel
free to contact the officer noted above, for an update.

If you require any further information please contact Council’s MR S J ANSON on 49 800214.

Yours faithfully
Jan Irwin
CUSTOMER SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR
Per:

DA TRACKER

Development & Building has been listening to your suggestions for improvement. Council has now launched its
On-line Application Tracking System and a revised Website so you can access key information, forms and
application updates anytime, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Council welcomes your feedback on these new
initiatives. Email council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or write to The Manager Development & Building, Port
Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:35 pm
by Naked Twin
If only it gets the green light. This has been banging around for years (this was first touted before Amaroo shut down over 10 years ago) but keeps getting put back, I don't like the chances but hey support will help.

Good to see the MG car club still pursuing this as they run a great historic meeting for cars (I know wrong forum) but a lot of people could learn from these guys on how to run a really successful event.

I will keep on hoping.

Nick

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:01 am
by 98ninja
have passed this onto the club president of Hunter District Cycling club.
they are and have been keen for an off road circuit for years.
The club will also probably be very keen to throw money at this to get it off the ground.
also i can justify buying a trackbike and going poor from trackdays if theyres a track so close

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:01 pm
by kaneg
Would love it to happen :D :D

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:08 pm
by Gosling1
I had a look at this location on Google Earth today ! :shock:

It looks like the track is already mapped out on the photos.....a bit hard to tell really. There is definitely a bit of work in that location off Italia Road.

If this actually does go ahead, it would be fantastic for the local area. Port Stephens is just up the road, and its only a straight 3 hours up the highway from Sidderney......about the same for us guys from ACT going to EC ......

8)

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:03 pm
by MadKaw
Its not happening.. just got this...

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:30 pm
by robracer
"COCK SUCKERS"

Re: New Race Track near Newcastle

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:31 pm
by Lone Wolf
Unfortunately not too surprising