The WA Greens say they will team up with the Opposition to oppose the government’s controversial plans to push ahead with its motorsport street circuit in Burswood Park. Some locals and the Town of Victoria Park fear the consultation process will not take into account concerns over the noise and environmental impact of the racetrack.
00:10The Greens adding some fuels, saying they'll consider teaming up with the Liberals to form a select inquiry to investigate the project.
00:18This one's become a really acute project, one that I think has become symbolic of this government's disregard for community and disregard for green spaces.
00:26The government confirming the racetrack is going ahead but keen to switch focus to plans for a 20,000 seat music amphitheatre and cycling circuit.
00:36Labelling the project an entertainment and sports precinct as it opens up community consultation.
00:42There's been backlash.
00:44Around here I don't know anybody, not one person, who wants that race track to go ahead.
00:49The concept is potential but it's just not the right place for it. We've got this beautiful green space here.
00:54Several locals who did not want to go on camera say they support the racetrack, one suggesting it's a case of if you build it people will come.
01:04While another local said it's caused great division among residents in her building.
01:09Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon has been a vocal critic and is worried the consultation process does not include concerns about the racetrack.
01:18Now they're being told, well tell us your other ideas for out there, we might consider them in addition to the things we're already going to deliver for you.
01:26So that robs them of having their say and if you don't get your say, why is it called consultation?
01:32The government says while it will listen to submissions, the racetrack is non-negotiable.
01:38It was a key election commitment that we gave. It was very much publicised.
01:43But I want to say this, it was described as a motorplex and some people deliberately wanted to describe this as a full-time motorplex, which it isn't.
01:52Community consultation is due to close next month.