Plans for $20m motorsport park
A new $20 million “world-class” motorsport venue is being proposed for the Moreton Bay region.
Moreton Motorsport Park would be on land between Bribie Island Rd and Beachmere Rd for entry level to international professionals.
Corbet’s Group, a Gympie-based, family-owned, heavy haulage, civil construction and mining company, is developing the Park plan.
It will have a speedway circuit, motocross track, driver training area, BMX-style track and spectator facilities for motocross, sprint cars, dirt track, solos, dirt karts, super sedans, modifieds and more.
If the plans are realised, Moreton Motorsport Park would be built on land owned by the Corbet family, who are lifelong motorsport enthusiasts.
The family saw an “urgent need” for a motorsport park when their children’s passion for the sport grew but there was “nowhere safe and accessible to ride”.
"Our goal ... "
Lee Wodetzki, from Corbet’s Group Project Team, said: “The finer details of track layout and design are yet to be determined.
“The intention is to reach out to the motorsport community for feedback to create the best tracks possible.
“The timeline is determined by the project approval process. It is likely to take two-three years.”
“Our goal is to create a facility Queensland and specifically Moreton Bay can be proud of.
“A world-class venue that attracts national and international events, creates lasting economic benefits and serves as a model for how responsible development can meet community needs while respecting environmental values.”
Mr Wodetzki said noise testing, flood reporting, ecological investigations are done to “ensure this facility enhances our region rather than creating problems”.
Consultants put the annual economic benefit to this area at $13 million, excluding larger one-off events, with around 109 full-time jobs in construction and 42 when the venue opened.
State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said on Facebook it is “really exciting news” as “Caboolture has been without a speedway circuit since Moodlu dirt track closed in the 80s”.
Comments on the post included Tomika Burge: “So excited about this”, Janette Knight: “This would be amazing” and Brian Rope Man: “Looks like this is the rebirth of Caboolture speedway club”.
Andrew Turnbull added: “Only if it's in a non-residential area with no possibilities of it being habitable and free from concerns and complaints about noise and traffic congestion.”
Mr Wodetzki said the “urgent need” for a motorsport park “became clear” when the Corbet family’s children found “nowhere safe and accessible to ride”.
“South-East Queensland faces a motorsport facility crisis unprecedented in major Australian metropolitan areas,” he said.
Solving safety issues
“Brisbane is one of only two capital cities in Australia without a speedway facility within the greater metropolitan area.”
This follows the loss of Archerfield Speedway, Acacia Ridge Speedway and Coolum Pines MX, Parklands MX, Motoland and North Brisbane Junior Motorcycle Club.
“There are currently 1426 registered Speedway Australia and 2296 registered Motorcycling Australia participants in SEQ who lack convenient access to safe accredited facilities,” Mr Wodetzki said.
“This isn’t just about building a racing facility. We’re solving serious safety issues created by illegal riding in plantation areas and dangerous on-road driving behaviour.
“We're creating significant employment opportunities and ensuring future generations have access to the sport that means so much to so many families across South-East Queensland.
“Most importantly, we're providing positive youth development opportunities and community connection through structured, safe motorsport activities.”