SHOALHAVEN City Council has endorsed the proposed motorsports facility for Yerriyong.
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Council will make a recommendation to the Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel that they approve the application as a deferred commencement consent at a determination meeting in Nowra next Wednesday.
The application seeks a staged consent of a masterplan for a $19 million motorsports facility, comprising the upgrade and extension of the existing Nowra District Motorcycle Club and the construction of a new sealed road racing track with administration buildings and parking.
Shoalhaven Mayor Joanna Gash said the facility would provide widespread economic and recreational benefits to the city.
“The motorsports facility will provide the area with a state of the art motorsport hub with the ability to host racing at a national standard, providing a range of flow on benefits to the entire Shoalhaven,” Cr Gash said.
“The motorsports complex will generate economic growth and create ongoing economic activity, with local businesses directly benefiting through increased demand for goods and services.
“The development will also deliver a high class recreational facility with all residents able to benefit from tourism and increased visitation to our city.”
She said the construction and operation of the facility would provide substantial employment opportunities throughout the area and attract new businesses to the region.
“Over the past two years, Motorcycling NSW have shown that they are committed to this city and the community has shown widespread support for the plan,” Cr Gash said.
“I am pleased that the noise and amenity concerns raised during the community consultation process have been addressed in the development consent and that the application has been amended to reduce the ecological impact and improve conservation outcomes.
“The recommendation by council’s regional development committee represents a significant project milestone and major step towards construction of this exciting facility.”
The Southern Joint Regional Planning Panel will meet in Nowra on Wednesday, June 29 to make a determination on the proposal.
The meeting will start at noon in the reception room, Shoalhaven City Council, Bridge Road, Nowra.
