Gold Coast Indy Construction Begins
August 21st 2008 09:30
Nikon Indy 300 Event Director David Bennett was joined on the Gold Coast Highway by reigning Bartercard Miss Indy Kate Hockly in celebration of this milestone.
• 2515 concrete barriers (10km) weighing 4 tonne each
• 11,500 grandstand seats
• 10km debris fencing
• 16km security fencing
• 9 pedestrian bridges
• 4 over-track signs
• 7 big screens
• 500 televisions
• 160 corporate suites
• 190 temporary sheds, containers & reefers
• 100km of cabling
• 500 tonnes of steel for Pit Buildings
The Nikon Indy 300 street circuit leads the field in motor racing safety standards. Bennett said the Gold Coast circuit has been acclaimed internationally and is used as a benchmark for new temporary street circuits world-wide.
“It is a significant achievement to convert a thriving and bustling commercial and recreational district into a motor racing circuit, able to facilitate more than 300,000 people and high-speed motor racing action," said Bennett.
To facilitate the construction of the circuit, a traffic initiative introduced in 1999 will continue this year in an effort to reduce traffic delays, however locals will have little to celebrate.
Two traffic lanes will remain open on the Gold Coast Highway at all times with the speed limit on the southbound side reduced from 70km/h to 50km/h during the construction process. At some periods this is again reduced to 40km/h in specific zones which are sign posted. For more information please contact the Nikon Indy 300 on 07 5588 6800 or visit www.indy.com.au
Images by Bam Media
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