TAREE'S Bushland Drive Racecourse is rated as among the best facilities in country NSW and beyond.
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Work started on construction of the track in 1973. Taree Race Club previously raced at a track near where Taree Recreation Centre now stands. Known as 'Robbery Park' facilities at the track were far removed from what patrons now enjoy at Bushland Drive.
Construction of the new track started in 1973. The track was officially opened by North and North Western District Racing Association chairman Stewart Nivison on Tuesday September 10 1974. It cost $200,000 to build.
Today's Our History Our Memories focuses on the start of work at the track through to the official opening. The meeting coincided with the running of the Taree Cup and attracted a huge crowd.
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