Launch: 4.30pm, Thursday, April 6, 2006 - Eastern Creek Raceway. Investa Property Group will launch 'Torque' at Turn 4 - their plans for the construction of the tourism, retail, industrial and automotive industry area within the Motor Sport Parkland. It is anticipated Investa Property Group will commence construction on this in November, 2006.

Enormous interest has sparked within the Australian Motor Sports Industry after Blacktown City Council recently exhibited a draft Strategic Vision for a Blacktown Motor Sport Parklands at Eastern Creek. The Vision is to cluster motor industry and world-class motor sport facilities together, in a quality environment.

Many motor sport businesses have already responded enthusiastically to Council's draft Vision, with over two calls received on average each day. Council is now meeting with 10 of these companies each week. Council's intention is to establish the precinct around the Eastern Creek Raceways and have it recognised as a cluster of automotive excellence internationally.

Developed in close association with private developer Investa Property Group, the first stage of the Precinct will provide business opportunities for motor sport businesses to co locate near world-class motor sport facilities at Eastern Creek and other like-minded businesses related to motor sport.

Investa Property Group will be the first to 'turn the sod' in this mastermind plan in motor industry excellence, launching their 'Torque' at Turn 4 in April. At this launch, the Group will present their plans and objectives to provide industrial, office and retail uses for the motor industry within the Parklands. It is anticipated that Investa Property Group will commence construction on this in November, 2006 (See Chapter 5A & 5B of the Draft Strategic Vision).

The Blacktown Motor Sport Parklands will also potentially see a range of new motor sport facilities come together, such as; an international speedway, a motor sport museum, a hotel, an international speedway, quad bike facilities, motor-cross and sprint rally, a motor mall (automotive sales) and a motor sport parkland. All of which will enhance the development of the Parklands as Australia's only genuine motor precinct.

"The Blacktown Motor Sport Parklands is an opportunity for the motor sport industries to come together and provide excellence within their sport. The Parklands will be good for business, great for competitions and an excellent opportunity for Blacktown City to become known as the home of motor sports in Australia," Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Leo Kelly, OAM said.

"Being located at the centre of a hub for motor sport activity is an exciting prospect for many companies", Mayor Kelly, OAM said.

Copies of the vision document can be found by visiting www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

Comments on the Vision or expressions of interest can be made in writing to Council until Wednesday, March 1, 2006, addressed to the General Manager, PO BOX 63, Blacktown, 2148.
Anyone who would like to obtain further information on Council's Motor Sport Parklands Vision should contact Council's Economic Development Officer on 9839 6000.