Racing in the Kimberley has received another boost through the WA Government's investment in regional racing infrastructure.
The Kununurra Race Club has secured $45,000 to support the installation of a new horse cooling stable and the addition of dedicated swab facilities, enhancing animal welfare and racing operations at the club.
The project is being delivered through the WA Government's $25.2 million Regional Racing Infrastructure Fund (RRIF), which is improving facilities at racing clubs across regional Western Australia.
Set alongside Lake Kununurra, the Kununurra Race Club offers one of the country's most unique racing experiences, with racegoers able to arrive by boat. Located on the Western Australia and Northern Territory border, the club attracts a distinctive mix of competitors and visitors from both jurisdictions.
The Kununurra upgrades form part of a broader program of improvements underway at 24 regional thoroughbred and harness racing venues across the State.
Earlier this month, the Broome Turf Club unveiled a new $250,000 fencing upgrade. The club is also set to benefit from improvements to toilet facilities, stables and jockey accommodation as part of a wider $2.6 million redevelopment.
Racing continues to play an important role in the Kimberley economy. Together, the racing clubs in Broome, Derby and Kununurra contribute to a regional industry worth around $22.9 million annually, forming part of the approximately $1.3 billion contribution the racing industry makes to Western Australia's economy each year.
The annual Kununurra Cup will be held on 29 August, showcasing the region's unique racing culture and attracting participants and visitors from across northern Australia.
