The Gold Coast Turf Club (GCTC) Tracks, Tunnel & Lights Project, a $70.5M co-funded initiative by the Queensland Government, Racing Queensland, and GCTC, has been completed.

The project critical to the Queensland racing industry, enhances GCTC's role as a premier metropolitan standard thoroughbred racing facility and its status as the host of the $10 million Magic Millions raceday.

The completed works include:

• Installation of temporary fibres and a training track around the Course Proper;
• A new 16m All-Weather Track;
• Realigned and upgraded B Grass, Plough, and a new Ambulance Track;
• A new equine tunnel for infield access;
• Refurbishment of the Course Proper turf track;
• Installation of broadcast lighting for night racing;
• Ancillary works to maintain club operations during construction;
• Installation of irrigation and sports turf drainage systems.
• These upgrades ensure GCTC remains at the forefront of the racing industry.

Project timeline