The first stage of a $2.6 million upgrade to the Broome Turf Club has been completed, ahead of thousands of racing fans gathering for this year's Broome Cup.
New fencing was installed in June, marking the first component of the club's major redevelopment. The $250,000 project was funded through the WA Government's $25.2 million Regional Racing Infrastructure Fund (RRIF).
The fund, a WA Labor Government election commitment, is delivering vital improvements to regional racing venues across Western Australia.
The Broome Turf Club, regarded as one of Australia's most distinctive racecourses, will also receive upgrades to toilet facilities, stables and jockey accommodation as part of the broader redevelopment. The toilet facilities are expected to be completed by the end of June 2027.
The investment will help ensure the long-term sustainability of racing in the Kimberley, which includes Broome, Derby and Kununurra and contributes around $22.9 million to the regional economy each year.
More broadly, the WA racing industry contributes an estimated $1.3 billion annually to the State's economy.
Broome is one of 24 regional thoroughbred and harness racing club venues benefiting from infrastructure upgrades through the RRIF program.
The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety is overseeing the initiative, with projects delivered by Racing and Wagering Western Australia in consultation with local race clubs.
The annual Broome Cup will be run on 15 August, following the successful Kimberley Cup on 1 August and Ladies Day on 11 August, which attracted strong crowds to the iconic Broome track.
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