Werribee Racing Club will soon have a new operations building and a more sustainable water supply, funded by the state government.
Racing minister Anthony Carbines today announced the state governments Victorian Racing Industry Fund (VRIF) is investing about $558,000 into the Werribee Operations Building Upgrade project, with the club contributing more than $167,000 and an investment of $390,000 from Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria.
The upgrades will include a new building with rooms for race day officials alongside the current grandstand, providing a more modern space for stewards and jockeys.
“Our investment will help ensure race meetings at Werribee operate smoothly with modern infrastructure for
industry participants, as well as a safe, consistent racing surface and significant cost savings in the long run,” racing minister Anthony Carbines said.
The project has supported 30 jobs during construction and is expected to be finished later this month.
Minister Carbines also announced a further VRIF investment of more than $148,000 into the Werribee Water Sustainability project, with the club providing about $44,000 and a $104,000 investment from Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria.
The club currently buys thousands of litres of potable water to maintain the racecourse surface to a standard that is safe for officials, jockeys, and horses.
The project will allow for 150,000 litres a day, a new bore, and a licence to pump water from the nearby Werribee River.
“Werribee Racing Club has a proud history spanning more than 150 years, and we’re making sure it has a bright
future with these two significant improvements,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said.
The funding will give the club enough water to keep the track in good condition year-round and reduce costs.
“These are two much needed projects that ensure that Werribee Racing Club has the facilities to continue
operations. We thank the Victorian government for its support,” Werribee Racing club chair Robert Jarvis said.
