CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES
A section of the fence panel painting. This was created by the Save Albert Park Artists Group, led by the late Andrew Sibley.
The site was the fence in front of the historic houe, ‘Oberwyl’ at the corner of Barkly and Mary Streets, St Kilda.
> STOP motor racing in Albert Park Reserve.
> RECLAIM AND RESTORE Albert Park Reserve as public open space and parkland.
> WORK TO PROTECT Albert Park Reserve from the impact of the Grand Prix and other inappropriate development and activities.
Save Albert Park’s campaign is based on the following facts relating to the Grand Prix event.
> Since 1996, it has created a financial loss to the state of Victoria of over one billion dollars.
> It generates an annual net negative economic benefit for Victoria of around 60 million dollars.
> There is no evidence it generates any significant post-event tourism.
> It is promoted by issuing grossly inflated estimates of attendance.
> It is a high-emission event which is helping to intensify climate change.
> It causes loss of amenity for park users and sports clubs for four months of every year.
> Retention of the race track and pit buildings prevents development of the park to its proper potential.
The park before the first Grand Prix race
North parkland
The decision to use Albert Park for motor racing altered the previously-planned renovation of the lake.
Ross Gregory Oval
Aughtie Drive
West playing fields
After the Grand Prix race
There are more post-Grand Prix race photos.
>> Go to Photo Gallery
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A Grand Prix event in progress. Infrastructure covers 17 of the 21 sports fields used for amateur sport.