MotoGP track will 'irrevocably' change parklands, Adelaide mayor says
The proposed design of the Adelaide street circuit that will host the Australian MotoGP from 2027 will be publicly released in the coming weeks, prompting Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith to sound a warning.
Adelaide's mayor warns the city's parklands will be irrevocably and permanently altered by the MotoGP street circuit. The proposed design will be released soon, with construction set to begin in December. The 2027 Australian MotoGP will be hosted in Adelaide after the South Australian government took the event from Victoria. However, the project faces concerns about removing at least 45 significant trees.
Adelaide's Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith emphasizes the importance of giving the community ample time to provide feedback on the design. Doug McEvoy, treasurer of the South East City Residents Association, argues the project is in the wrong location for a motorcycle race, citing environmental impacts and loss of natural habitat. Motorcyle Alliance of South Australia chair Heath Norris defends the city location, claiming it's more central and convenient for spectators.
The government aims to release the plans and total cost soon, with the exact number of trees to be removed also disclosed.
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