“What a contrast! A gas guzzling V8 Supercar race and construction works that wreck the green landscaping and threaten endangered species versus the dreams of an environmentally sustainable precinct leading the way for future development in Sydney,” said TEC’s Executive Director Jeff Angel.
“Set-up activities, noise pollution and an influx of spectators at the venue will impact birds, flying foxes and other threatened species at risk.”
Right on the eve of the anniversary of the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics, it appears that the State and Federal governments have abandoned their commitment to sustainability values and environmental restoration at Homebush, in favour of short-sighted commercial interests.
“If the NSW Government is serious about Sydney going for gold as a green city, it could better dedicate the resources, time and money spent on gas guzzling motor sports to improving, expanding and promoting our public transport system.
“The Total Environment Centre and Nature Conservation Council call on race organisers and the State Government to abandon plans for building a street circuit at Homebush, even at this late stage, and re-locate the Supercar race to a more suitable purpose-built location, such as the Eastern Creek raceway,
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