Preparations for the 2012 Austin event took a major step forward yesterday when the city’s environmental board passed the plans for the venue by a vote of 6:0.
The local media has been suggesting that the track faced some tricky hurdles before construction could start.
A statement from the promoters said that “this week’s City Hall vote with the Austin Environmental Board (considered the most difficult of the permits) is one of the last few hearings the US GP developers will need from city/county boards and commissions to begin construction of the world-class facility.”
Promoter Tavo Hellmund said: “We are pleased with the unanimous approval from the Austin Environmental Board and know that the site will continue to remain on schedule for the 2012 opening.”
Meanwhile Richard Suttle, an attorney for the event, said: “This project is on track. In fact, the development plan is right on schedule. And, with the help from the city and county, we’ve been able to not only stay on track, but may even be ahead of schedule.
“Meeting with city officials to ensure the future facility meets all environmental and zoning requirements is not only standard procedure to move this project forward, but also an opportunity for us to show that we are committed to partnering with city officials in the construction of this international venue.”
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