Designers of the Second Circuit visit Mount Panorama
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 September 2018
Representatives from Apex Circuit Design have been in Bathurst this week to conduct the groundwork for the design of the Second Circuit at Mount Panorama.
The UK based company, that was awarded the tender for the design of the Second Circuit at Mount Panorama in July, is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary automotive facility and destination design consultancy.
Mayor Graeme Hanger OAM said Council has a vision to build on the city’s reputation for staging world class international motor sport events and take it to the next level.
“Apex Circuit Design has extensive experience in motor track design and the company has designed and delivered some of the best motor sports tracks around the world.”
Member for Bathurst Paul Toole MP said it was fantastic to catch up with the designers of the Second Circuit here in Bathurst.
“This is an important step in designing what will be a world-class circuit here at Mount Panorama,” he said
“This will create huge opportunities across the region in driving our local economies, creating jobs and opening doors for new businesses to relocate to the area. I am pleased that the NSW Government is investing $15 million into this worthwhile project.”
Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee MP reinforced his commitment to the project.
“I said in my inaugural speech to the Australian Parliament that this was a project I’d be fighting for and I’m delighted that we’re now one step closer to the Second Circuit off and racing.”
The tender offered by Apex Circuit Design provides all works as included in the specification and amounts to $3,703,000 (ex GST).
Their nominated process is for a master plan to be created on site, followed by detail design, preparation and submission of planning documentation with FIA/FIM approval occurring at the same as the planning approval process. The anticipated total delivery time for the design is 84 weeks from acceptance of contract.
The Second Circuit at Mount Panorama is a multifaceted project for the construction of an international standard second race circuit and associated infrastructure. The facility will host a variety of motor vehicle and motorcycle events with capacity of 50,000 spectators.
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