Keeping the tracks on track
Independent Chair for Greyhound Clubs Victoria
New irrigation equipment is being provided to Victorian greyhound racing clubs by Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) as part of a $2 million boost to its Safe Racing Program, GRV’s Director of Safe Racing and Infrastructure, Scott Robins, said today.
Brett Jones, CEO of Greyhound Clubs Victoria, has announced an independent chair has been appointed to GCV, commencing April 1. “After conducting a thorough recruitment process, I am delighted to announce that the GCV Delegates have endorsed the Executive’s recommendation that Mr. Greg Davies be appointed as the inaugural GCV Independent Chair.
GRV’s Safe Racing Program is aimed at delivering the best possible working environment for all greyhounds racing in Victoria. The five-year plan, launched in 2019, is focused on a range of issues that affect track safety. These include the design of the tracks themselves, related infrastructure such as safety rails, track cambers, starting boxes, catching pens and lures, race day management practices and skills and training for track curators and their teams. Mr Robins said a crucial component that has a major impact on safety and consistent racing performance is track surface quality. “A track that’s too hard or heavy increases the potential for injury, so good water management is critical, especially during the hot summer months,” Mr Robins said. “To help all Victoria’s clubs ensure their water management practices meet the required standards, GRV is investing more than $750,000 in new equipment such as water carts and tractors for towing them too, so that track curators can apply water as evenly as possible to prevent the tracks drying out and compacting. This is just one of the ways in which we are providing a safe workplace for our dogs.” “Clubs across Victoria are now receiving this new equipment as another Safe Racing initiative to make sure the dogs enjoy a safer run, on consistent tracks that also deliver great racing for everyone.”
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He added "Greg brings vast knowledge and experience in the areas of governance, leading member-based organisations and building strong stakeholder relationships." “Greg has had a distinguished career including various roles with Victoria Police, performing the role of Secretary (CEO) of The Police Association and was the inaugural Victorian Victims of Crime Commissioner.
