Seymour Racing Club will soon have a new lift in its grandstand to improve accessibility for patrons and staff.
Jointly funded by a $74,000 State Government investment and $37,000 from the club, the lift will provide safe access to the Bar Landy Restaurant and function space on the first floor for people with a disability, parents with prams, or staff carrying heavy items.
The lift will feature a 400kg capacity, sliding glass doors and a backup battery.
Racing Minister Anthony Carbines said the project would help improve the experience at the club.
“Our investment will help ensure all patrons and staff can safely access all the facilities and venues the Seymour Racing Club has to offer, further enhancing its ability to host events for the local community,” he said.
“We’re committed to the health and safety of race day officials, staff and patrons.”
The State Government has invested more than $4.9 million to support racing infrastructure projects and events at the club, with support from both Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria also helping to fund the lift project.
Seymour Racing Club chair Stephen Clifton said the club was excited to be able to use the lift for race days and functions.
“We’re very grateful for the government’s support – it’s a win for our staff and a win for people wanting to enjoy our first-floor restaurant and function space.”
Work on the lift installation is already underway and is expected to be completed next month.
After a long stint of being unable to host races due to the state of the track, racing will return to Seymour Racing Club on November 11.
