Welcome to our page where you can find out more about a proposal to contribute $6 million to establish a national cycling centre of excellence, including a velodrome, next to St Peter’s School in Cambridge.
In an extraordinary meeting in its Hamilton East offices on Wednesday, 14 September, the council voted in favour of contributing toward the proposal. In making its decision, the council has considered feedback from the public and additional research, including an independent economic impact assessment.
You can keep up to date with the latest information by reading our media releases or visiting our Facebook page.
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Read the statement of proposal
To ensure you have the best information on which to base your submission, we’ve put together a Statement of Proposal with detailed information on the costs and benefits of the proposed velodrome and the rating options.
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Read the answers to some frequently asked questions we've received about Waikato Regional Council's decision to contribute towards funding.
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Read about the telephone survey
As part of public consultation, Waikato Regional Council commissioned Versus Research to conduct a telephone survey to gauge public opinion on this proposal.
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Read the analysis of key success factors
As part of the decision-making process, Waikato Regional Council commissioned Sapere Research Group to research the potential success factors of the project, based on other comparable domestic and international facilities.
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Read the economic impact report
Waikato Regional Council also commissioned Covec Ltd to assess the potential regional economic impacts of the facility and associated activities.
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Read the submissions analysis
Waikato Regional Council received almost 7000 submissions on the proposal. This analysis summarises the results of the month-long submission process.
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