Cessnock Council has voted to formally approach Targa Australia with a bold proposal: to bring one of the country’s premier tarmac rally events to the Hunter Valley. The move could position the region as a new motorsport destination, injecting millions into the local economy.
The proposed event would follow in the footsteps of Targa Tasmania and Targa Great Barrier Reef, both of which attract hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of spectators. Targa Tasmania alone brings in an estimated $15–$20 million annually to the local economy through accommodation, dining, tourism, and support services.
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