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water mitigation in the long term.
That funding commitment follows on from
the club receiving $120,000 as part of the
Palaszczuk Government re-election promise
late in 2017, which played a significant part in
the track being able to access this new level
of funding which was announced recently
by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle
Landry, and the Federal Member for Dawson,
George Christensen.
“Our current track surface is approximately 28
years old, so it was very exciting to confirm
this resurfacing activity thanks to this new
funding along with the club’s own substantial
cash contribution,” Glenn said.
“This new surface will allow us to bring some
bigger events back to regional Queensland,
and we are very excited about what the future
holds.
“Special thanks has to go to the Mackay
Regional Council which helped us with
engineering feasibility reports as well as
helping us with a report to explain the
economic benefits which would be possible
for the region if the funding went ahead. surface has to sit for about a month after it is
laid before we can use it. We hope to be back
out racing in October or November.
“ANDRA also was a great help when it came
to reports on the safety barriers and track
surfaces along with their support to help us
get some big events back to Palmyra. “With 2018 being the 50th anniversary of the
Palmyra Dragway facility, I am just so excited
about what the future holds for this track for
all those involved.”
“Our thanks go to these people and also to all
our members old and new for their support
while we undertake these repairs – it will
mean a few months of no racing, but we need
to get it done before the wet season as the For more information on Palmyra Dragway,
please visit www.palmyradragway.com.au
Track photo: Palmyra Drag Racing Club
Action photos: Rogue Snapper Photography