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Correspondence

Please click on the links below for correspondence regarding this matter:

2013

30th AprilRacing Ahead Newsletter Issue #26 - "Excitement building for the Prime Minister's Cup"
4th AprilRacing QLD Magazine Article on the redevelopment
3rd AprilRacing Ahead Newsletter issue #25 - "First new walls rise as project rolls on"

7th March

Racing Ahead Newsletter issue #24 - "Full Swing" start to work as old makes way for new

26th FebruaryClick Here to view photos from the first stage of the demolition - Brett Cook takes the hammer to the old Might & Power Toilet Block
22nd FebruaryRacing Ahead Newsletter - Alder Constructions is awarded contract for first stage of club redevelopment
 FebruaryGold Coast Turf Club Redevelopment Info     
11th FebruaryGold Coast Bulletin Article - Kevin Dixon getting things done
9th February    Gold Coast Bulletin Article - GCTC to become a "back up"metropolitan track

2012

21st MarchLNP Government rejuvenate racing in QLD - Media Relase
9th MarchLetter from Chairman to Tim Nicholls regarding capital upgrade of Gold Coast Turf Club: Letter
2nd MarchLetter from Tim Nicholls Shadow Minister for Racing to Chairman regarding upgrade funding commitment. Letter
29th FebruaryLetter from Chairman to Campbell Newman regarding RQL's Infrastructure Plan: Letter
1st FebruaryAmendments to the Racing Industry Infrastructure Plan Approved: Media Release
11th JanuaryAgreement on $35.4 million upgrade to Gold Coast Turf Club
11th JanuaryGold Coast Turf Club and Racing QLD joint Media Release: Agreement reached

2011

25th SeptemberGold Coast delivers strong result despite bad weather
24th SeptemberTurf profits rise against the odds
3rd AugustRacing QLD media release: Gold Coast night racing proposal
2nd AugustBentley questions viability of night racing on Gold Coast
1st AugustLetter from GCTC Chairman to Racing Queensland:  Gold Coast Turf Club Board
20th JulyRacing Club to pocket $35.4 million
20th JulyRacing Queensland press release: $110million to fund infrastructure upgrades at QLD race clubs
19th JulyLetter from Hon Tim Mulherin MP: Gold Coast Turf Club to benefit from industry infrastructure plan
13th JulyLetter from GCTC Chairman to members: Important correspondence to Gold Coast Turf Club Members
28th June (news release)Albion Park sale shortsighted says Gold Coast Turf Club boss
25th March (media release)From Ray Stevens MP: Labors $80million for Racing over 4 years fails to arrive
17th February (media release)Update on the Industry Infrastructure Plan
19th JanuaryLetter from GCTC Chairman to members: Upgrades, flood relief and BMW Magic Millions

2010

7th December (media release)Gold Coast Turf Club Redevelopment In Racing Queensland Industry Industry Infrastructure Plan
7th December (media release)Industry Infrastructure Plan Offers A Win For Racing In QLD
1st DecemberLetter from GCTC Chairman to members: Club Upgrade, Christmas, 46th AGM, and MM Carnival
28th SeptemberChairman's letter to Gold Coast Turf Club members regarding agreement with Racing QLD
25th September (related media articles)Deal at last on racetrack
25th September (related media articles)Gold Coast decision delivers windfall
25th September (related media articles)Gold Coast and Racing QLD agree to merge
25th September (related media articles)On track for $50m makeover
25th September (related media articles)Turf Club merges
24th SeptemberAgreement reached between Racing Queensland and Gold Coast Turf Club
4th August (related media articles)Nod of heads near
23rd July (related media articles)Magic Millions here to stay
15th JuneQLD Racing letter to GCTC Chairman regarding breach of confidentiality issue
8th JuneGCTC Chairman's letter to members regarding redevelopment of Club and Magic Millions
26th MayLetter from QLD Premier Anna Bligh to GCTC regarding letter of complaint
20th May (media release)Stevens Hobbled by Labor Government on country racing
20th May (media release)Lawlor's lethargy lets down racing industry in Queensland
16th May (related media articles)Push for control upsets players
14th MayLetter from Bob Bentley to GCTC re 'letter of complaint'
14th MayLetter from Gold Coast Turf Club Chairman to owners and trainers
14th MayGCTC to Hon. Peter Lawlor MP regarding 'false and misleading statements by Mr Bob Bentley'
14th MayGCTC letter to QR regarding 'complaint re false and misleading statements by Mr Bob Bentley
14th May (related media articles)Let's make our city great
13th MayLetter from Gold Coast Turf Club to Hon. Peter Lawlor MP re: breach of confidentiality by Mr Bob Bentley
13th MayLetter from Gold Coast Turf Club to QR regarding - 'complaint re: breach of confidentiality by Mr. Bob Bentley'
13th MayLetter from Gold Coast Turf Club to QR Bob Bentley regarding redevelopment and upgrade of Gold Coast Turf Club
13th MayLetter from QR Bob Bentley to stakeholders re: Gold Coast Turf Club
12th May (related media articles)Another major newspaper editorial attacks 'power play' by QR
28th April (related media articles)Heavy going as Turf Club faces uncertainty
28th April (related media articles)No sign of finish line for course upgrade
28th April (related media articles)Lawlor accused of being off-track
27th April (GCTC media release)Gold Coast Turf Club meet with QLD Racing
27th April (QR media release)Vision for Gold Coast racing unveiled
27th April (related media articles)Turf Club still in the blocks after QRL meeting
27th April (related media articles)QRL's plans for Coast racing unveiled
26th April (related media articles)Date set for Turf Club and QR
23rd April (related media articles)Turf stand-off ends in Meadows sale
15th AprilLetter to Chairman Andrew Eggleston from Hon. Peter Lawlor
7th April (related media articles)Townsville Turf Club declares 'war' on Queensland Racing
1st April (related media articles)Racing boss to meet with Turf Club - conditions apply...
31st MarchQLD Racing to GCTC in regards to proposed meeting date
31st March (related media articles)Inglis in for piece of magic
30th March (related media articles)Coast stays on track
29th March (news release)Turf Club proposes solution to equity issues, Magic Millions and prize money
29th MarchGCTC Chairman's letter to QLD Racing regarding alternative model
29th MarchGCTC Chairman's letter to Hon. Peter Lawlor regarding alternative model 
29th March (related media articles)Proposal unread
29th March (related media articles)Champion trainers and owners succeed despite turf impasse
28th March (related media articles)Clarity needed on QRL's TAB grab plan
27th March (related media articles)The buck stops here
26th March (related media articles)Millions to stay at Gold Coast
26th March (related media articles)Lawlor jeered on MM
26th March (related media articles)Turf Club revamp a long shot
26th March (related media articles)It is a three-way squabble over Magic Millions fate
26th March (related media articles)Magic to continue
26th March (related media articles)Turf war about cash and power
26th March (related media articles)Magic Millions to 'stay on coast' 
25th March (related media articles)MM impasse could cost Coast plenty
25th March (related media articles)No date for Magic Millions. Egos to blame
11th MarchQLD racing to GCTC regarding proposed upgrade of Bundall facility
10th March (related media articles)'New Breed' enjoy a rails run to fun
9th MarchGCTC to QLD regarding Board's position on equity arrangement
6th March (related media articles)Losing Our Magic
5th March (related media articles)Thangool acts to secure sponsors
5th March (related media articles)Rumour mill has race club baffled
4th March (related media articles)Gold Coast Bulletin Online - Coast Club turns down $75 million
26th FebruaryOverview of Board meeting minutes regarding Club redevelopment
24th FebruaryQLD Racing to GCTC regarding the inclusion of the Clubs Advisor in meetings.
22nd FebruaryGCTC to QLD Racing regarding failure to answer questions resulting in postponement of meeting
19th FebruaryPremier to GCTC regarding correspondence to QLD Racing 
18th FebruaryQLD Racing to GCTC regarding meeting
18th FebruaryGCTC to QLD Racing regarding details of proposal prior to meeting
18th FebruaryQLD Racing to GCTC
12th FebruaryChairman's letters to members, plus GCTC correspondence to QLD racing- questions regarding proposal
11th FebruaryQLD Racing to GCTC. 
4th FebruaryLetter from QR to Gold Coast Turf Club re: training track upgrade
9th JanuaryRelease from the Hon. Andrew Fraser:  Massive new investment in Queensland racing industry - Magic Millions redevelopment first cab off the rank

Club Redevelopment

Work commences in February 2013 on the first stage of the club redevelopment.

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