South Australia says MotoGP circuit won't harm parklands heritage
The state says the circuit mostly upgrades current infrastructure. It poses no major heritage risk.
South Australia's government sent its MotoGP circuit plans to the Commonwealth for federal review. The government pointed to past major works like the O-Bahn tunnel and the new Women's and Children's Hospital as precedent.
These were checked under federal conservation law. They were found to have no major impact.
The circuit mostly involves upgrades to existing infrastructure rather than new works, the submission states. The assessment acknowledged the project would briefly disturb grey-headed flying foxes during building and the event.
But it concluded impacts are localised. There will be no effect on roosting sites.
Public consultation closed Friday. The federal government's assessment is now waiting.
Legal action is also brewing in Federal Court against the circuit plans.
- 2017
- O-Bahn opening
- Grey-headed flying fox
- Threatened species
- At least one against circuit plans
- Federal Court cases
Why it mattersThis could decide if South Australia can build its MotoGP circuit. Or it might face more delays and court battles.
AustraliaAdelaide residents and the state's ability to host the motorsport event depends on Commonwealth approval of these heritage arguments.
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