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The council just confirmed they will preserve the racecourse land as public space for all of us to enjoy. I have walked those fields my entire life and knowing they will stay open is a weight off my shoulders. We have to keep watching to make sure these plans stay …

January 5, 2010

Residents 4 Racecourse Rd Recreation

Residents 4 Racecourse Rd Recreation

🏆 Won — 196 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 9 months ago
We hunbly petition that :We the undersigned residents of Sunbury believe that the Hume City Council(HCC)owned the land known as the Old Sunbury Racecourse, at 275 Racecourse Rd Sunbury, for reasons of it's heritage, Aboriginal, early European, equestrian, and naturalvalues urge HCC to retain all of this land as permanent public open space and recreation to cater for the future passive and active recreational needs of Sunbury.

Updates

October 18, 2009

I spent the afternoon walking the perimeter of the track thinking about how quickly our open spaces are disappearing. People keep reaching out to share their memories of this land and it proves just how vital this ground is for everyone in Sunbury.

October 18, 2009

Seeing this groundswell of support for our Racecourse land proves that our neighbors care just as deeply about this heritage as I do. We have built undeniable momentum that the council can no longer ignore.

Reached 100 supporters

October 18, 2009

6 Comments

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Chris Lund
16 years ago Featured

This land is part of what makes our town special. Once it is gone we cant get it back.

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Sarah Rodriguez
16 years ago Featured

Sunbury is getting way too crowded with all these new estates. We need to keep some green space for everyone to enjoy instead of just building more houses.

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David Lee
16 years ago Featured

We need more parks not more concrete. Seriously council stop selling everything off.

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Elena Chapman
16 years ago Featured

Leave it as it is. It's beautiful out there and we need the recreation area for the kids and for walking the dog.

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Jodie McKenzie
16 years ago Featured

My kids love playing out there. It would be a crime to pave over that much history and nature.

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Mark Davis
16 years ago Featured

KEEP IT PUBLIC. don't sell it off to developers!!

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