VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has been asked to provide clear guidelines that could pave the way for events to be held at Mildura’s Olympic Park Speedway.
Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell told State Parliament this week that motorsport was one of the Mildura region’s greatest tourism income earners and was also a strongly supported community activity.
“Motorsport is a non-contact sport with large wide open spaces for people to socially distance and to be able to comply with all COVID-safe distancing rules quite easily,” Ms Lovell said.
“However, it is not viable without spectators.
“The Olympic Park Speedway in Mildura has a very large viewing area of around 11,500 square metres, which would easily accommodate the usual crowds of around 700 to 1000 people that attend the events.”
Ms Lovell said Mildura Motorcycle Club had been working closely with Mildura Rural City Council and its COVID officers to develop a COVID-safe plan.
“The only factor missing from the plan is the ratio of people allowed in an open-air stadium,” she said.
“Will the Premier please provide clear rules around the holding of motorsport events and activities, including spectator attendance, at the Olympic Park speedway in Mildura?”
