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Originally Posted by Beages
There are anti everything groups in Newcastle. Hunter Concerned Citizens, Friends of King Edward Park, Save our Figs, Save our Rail. They are sure to have a say and are against any progress for the city. I hope it gets off the ground, but it won't be seamless.
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This was the reason one of the original proposals for the former Ringwood Park Motorsport precinct failed in 2003. Council held a public meeting at Raymond Terrace townhall and the place was packed and there was also a large number of people outside not able to get in. There was overwhelming support with just 7 opponents in attendance. Yet Port Stephens council rejected the proposal. The current proposal has passed successfully at the expense of the speedway and dragstrip.
On the opposite side if the highway of Circuit Italia is the abandoned Ringwood RAAF runway. Wouldve been a perfect solution for the drag strip but has been acquired by the Hunter Water Board.