MR SHINE ASKED THE MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND FAIR TRADING (MR LAWLOR) —
QUESTION:
Will the Minister provide details of support for the racing industry in Toowoomba from the State Government over the last three years, inclusive of the 2010 Budget?
ANSWER:
In 2009-10, the State Government provided $5.584 million as a contribution towards the costs associated with the construction of the Clifford Park, Toowoomba synthetic race track.
The State Government has provided support to the Toowoomba Turf Club through the Training Track Subsidy Scheme since 1997. The scheme assists race clubs in offsetting the costs of maintaining their training facilities. Since 2007, the Toowoomba Turf Club has received payments of:
2007-08: $277,401.00
2008-09: $290,832.90
2009-10: $214,820 (year to date)
Following the reconciliation of starter numbers following the end of the 2009-10 financial year, the Toowoomba Turf Club will receive a second instalment payment from the 2009 -10 Training Track Subsidy Scheme.
The State Government has again provided $2 million in the 2010-11 Budget to fund the State-wide Training Track Subsidy Scheme. The amount that the Toowoomba Turf Club will receive under this scheme in 2010-11 will depend on the number of horses trained at the club, which start at races in Queensland during 2010-11.
