05/04/2026
Dear All,
An update regarding Meakin Park.
Following a recent follow-up meeting with a Logan Council representative, it is anticipated that the Council will finalize their proposal for the park shortly. The proposal is expected to be reviewed by the Council by the end of April, with the decision-making process potentially taking several months to complete.
The primary options currently under consideration include:
1. Retaining the current location and pursuing grant funding to replace the demolished stand;
2. Relocating to an alternative site with council-supported infrastructure, subject to a potential 1-2 year construction period;
3. Revoking the lease entirely.
This situation has arisen due to the local rugby league club's upgrade to their complex, driven by their affiliation with the Auckland Warriors, which includes a proposal to utilize our track area as supplementary parking.
Consequently, we remain in a state of uncertainty pending the Council's decision.
Regrettably, the Council has declined our request to fund a temporary driver's stand, which would have served as a temporary solution for the demolished stand. This proposal would have enabled us to accommodate 8-9 drivers, reopen the track, and resume racing activities. Moreover, the stand's temporary nature would have circumvented the need for permanent structure approvals.
Nevertheless, we are continuing to explore all available avenues regarding this matter.
On a positive note, we would like to express our appreciation for the support displayed by our members during this challenging period. The committee would like to extend its gratitude to Justin and Melissa from coast2coastrc for their dedication and efforts when the issue first arose. Additionally, we appreciate the messages of support from our members, which demonstrate the strong sense of community that defines Logan Offroad.
Moving forward, the committee has reached out to Cristina, TJ's aunt, who has been instrumental in assisting us behind the scenes. Cristina has joined forces with the committee to navigate the Council's processes and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to secure the track's reinstatement. Her expertise in organizing meetings and communicating with Council representatives has been invaluable.
In summary, while the current situation remains uncertain, we can foresee an end to this prolonged shutdown of Logan. We will keep you updated as soon as any new information becomes available.
