Sydney's answer to the Birdcage, Base Camp aims to take The Everest to next level
The exclusive Melbourne Cup carnival enclosure has long been a drawcard for big business and stars of the television, film, music and fashion industries.
But having challenged the southern state's traditional foothold in the spring with the $20 million slot race, The Everest, Sydney plans to give Melbourne a run for its money in rolling out the red carpet.
The Peter V'landys-led Racing NSW has struck a deal with the Australian Turf Club, which owns the Randwick course, to set up Base Camp, a $7 million facility inspired by sport VIP hubs at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open tennis in Melbourne and LIV Golf in Adelaide.
ATC chairman Tim Hale said the precinct was a new step in building Sydney's spring carnival.
'Royal Randwick's world-class status is now further enhanced with a brilliant space trackside to view The Everest and Sydney spring carnival,' he said.
'With vision and support from Racing NSW and the proven track record of the ATC in delivering a race-day experience like nothing else, this is an outstanding development for our club.'
The Melbourne Birdcage is described by its organisers as 'the world's most lavish temporary facility for corporate guests'.
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