$6million is the amount set aside for the proposed greyhound racing tract at Murray Bridge in South Australia by the Development Assessment commission. The facility will be located on 21 hectare site on the town’s borders and will include viewing facilities, 620-metre track, dining facilities, function room with a bar, car parking area, kitchen as well as toilets.
The construction is set to start in the middle of the year if the plans will be approved, with raising beginning in July 2017. However, the chief executive officer of RSPCA Tim Vasudeva is not in agreement of the plan to go on until the Greyhound racing community in South Australia (GRSA) explain how they are to improve on the welfare of the dogs.
“The GRSA have not agreed to provide the information requested by RSPCA regarding the amount of money they intend to invest in order to improve the dog’s outcomes and the timeframes or their targets related to these plans,” he said.
“ Besides that, they have also declined t produce historical data concerning the number of greyhounds raced, born, retired, rehomed or killed over the recent years.”
There is an online petition with almost 35,000 signature is circulating against the proposal of the new racing tack, citing “animal welfare concerns.”
Nonetheless, the chair of GRSA, Mr Michael Fabbro said that the new track will be replacing the existing track and is safer for the dogs. The local council also supports the proposal saying that it will boost job opportunities.
Brenton Lewis, the Mayor of Murray Bridge said, “The council has been very supportive in the development of the new GRSA facility at Murray Bridge as it will boost the region’s employment and recreating opportunities. This will reflect the determination of the council’s strategic plan in supporting economic growth and even provide opportunities to the local community.”
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