November'06 - Greyhounds Queensland

Up The CreekBy Journal Editor DAVID BRASCHaspects of the complex etc etc, alreadythere are steps being taken by the AlbionPark Harness Racing club to grab thepoker machine rights.It is suggested greyhound racingwould need at least five hectares to buildits own, new home.So is this an alternative?Either the harness racing industry, ora developer, will be needed to buy outgreyhound racing's half share in theAlbion Park complex.It is believed the thoroughbredindustry is pushing for harness racing tomove to inside Doomben racecourse.Stabling is to be built for thethoroughbred population of Brisbane atEagle Farm and all trackwork will beshifted to that course, leaving Doombenfree, and largely unused.It is believed any sale of the 14hectares at Albion Park could belucrative and the half share of theproceeds would exceed the costs ofdeveloping a new greyhound complex.And could leave the greyhoundindustry with money in the bank, or inshares, or in an income producing asset... all the time reaping a princely harvestfor the industry.Greyhound racing could continue atAlbion Park under its present set-upwhile land is bought, and a new complexestablished.Greyhound racing under theproposed redevelopment of Albion Park,would cease for at least two years untilthe new tracks etc could be built.So what does appear the best scenariofor greyhound racing?Take a payout for Albion Park fromdevelopers and head to our owncomplex.Or stay, be part of an inequitableredevelopment, and have a possible debtwith little hope of getting out of the mirewe are now in?And be further "Up the Creek".Redevelopment problemsThe Albion Park complex has a longracing history.And a long history of problems.To be completely honest, it is a swamp,prone to flooding at high tides.Any buildings there need to be designedto ensure differential settlement does notoccur (as has occurred) and involveconsiderable building costs.Salt water seepage impacts oneverything.The whole area has a massivestormwater problems.The hills surrounding the site feed waterinto the site and drains cannot cope withtorrential rainfall.The site also does not have mainthoroughfare access which would restrictcommercial development.And residential development will havethe disadvantage of proximity to theracetrack, its lighting, sound and smells.No matter how acceptable of the racingcomplex these residents will initially be,how long will that last?Any redevelopment of Albion Parkneeds to produce an income stream forBOTH codes of racing.To suggest it will come from improvedpremises and viewing facilities is at bestwishful thinking.Poker machines may present someincome stream but they will hardly be thewindfall expected as the cost of machinelicenses is massive.It is hoped that this presents a case tobalance the recent articles that haveappeared in the Journal supporting theredevelop at all costs argument.THERMOPEUTICREVOLUTIONARY HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS ...SAFE, NATURAL, NON-TOXIC PAIN RELIEF ...THERMOPEUTIC'S GREYHOUND WRAPS, BOOTS & BLANKETS:100% money backguaranteeRelieve soreness and swelling Reduce muscle spasmsRelieve aches, sprains and other soft tissue injuriesReduce future injuriesIncrease circulationHelp mend injured and overused tendons and ligamentsRemove lactic acidPromote healing andregenerationBreak down fats and toxinsIncrease muscle strengthPrevent muscles from feeling overworkedIncrease energyImprove muscle tonePromote cellregenerationJeff Britton - trainer of Pacific SkyWinner 2004 G1 National Derby. 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