An independent report has given wings to an initiative allowing access for sports clubs to a vast area of open space at the racecourse in Caulfield, Victoria.
The contents of the report have been accepted by the State Government, which has requested the governing body of Racecourse Reserve should resign and allow a new board to take over management of the land, currently thought by some residents to be a waste of space.
The move has been welcomed by Councillor Mary Delahunty, of Glen Eira Council, who said it was an important step that goes a long way in righting the wrongs set down over a century ago when the course was first opened.
She said the 54-hectare reserve, designated crown land, has been largely underused by the public due to difficulties accessing the site and a domination of racing interests.
Minister for Victorian Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio is set to create new legislation that will improve access, add more Signs and introduce recreational facilities at the site.
A recommendation for legislation specifically for the site came from recent independent advice provided by a bipartisan group on the reserve’s future management.
Ms D’Ambrosio said the adoption of such a modern structure of land management at Caulfield Racecourse Reserve will provide additional open space for residents and sporting clubs, while also ensuring some of the nation’s best racing continues trackside.
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