THE state government will inject $5 million to upgrade Barbagallo Raceway, which a report deems as the best venue for local and major national and international motorsport events.
Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron announced the upgrade last week and said track safety would be a key focus of work done at the track.
“Close to $5 million will be injected into WA motorsport and will result in a better track and safety gains,” Mr Waldron said.
“The upgrades will include widening, resurfacing and lighting of the entire track, improved safety fencing and upgraded communication equipment.
“The funding will allow for the installation of CCTV cameras for increased safety and provision of a portable media centre and briefing room for the drivers.”
The upgrade is a joint project between the state government and the Western Australian Sporting Car Club.
Mr Waldron said the raceway had been confirmed by a report by consulting engineers GHD as the best venue for motorsport events.
“Retaining and improving Barbagallo builds on the legacy created by the WASCC, which has been operating from the venue since 1967,” he said.
Part of the $5 million new funding will also pay for the necessary planning approvals for a potential new track and racing complex expansion to the north of the existing track.
