Greyhound Racing Venues Shift, Expected to Boost Penrith and Gosford Economies
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
City greyhound racing is moving from Wentworth Park, with the final race scheduled for October 16. The prestigious race meetings will move to Gosford for 12 months before relocating to Richmond Race Club in Londonderry starting in September 2027. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney visited Richmond Race Club to discuss how major events could positively impact the local economy in the Penrith area.
Why it matters
The shift of major racing events is expected to positively impact the local economy in the Penrith area by bringing more jobs closer to where people live. Gosford is designated as the temporary 12-month venue for city racing during this transition.
A project took place in New South Wales, specifically in the suburb of Penrith.
Who's involved
- PenrithSuburb where the Mayor expects a positive economic impact from major events.
- GosfordCity designated as the temporary 12-month venue for city racing.
- Todd CarneyMayor of Penrith Council, who highlighted the potential for events to boost the local economy.