Legal Action Taken Against SA Government's MotoGP Circuit Plans

Legal action has been lodged in the Federal Court against the South Australian government's plans for a MotoGP circuit in the Adelaide CBD. The case, brought by Joshua Hogan, seeks an urgent injunction in relation to the works associated with the MotoGP.

Designs for the $96 million street circuit, which will require the removal of nearly 400 trees from the eastern parklands, were released in August and a period of community consultation ended on Sunday. Construction of the track is due to begin in December.

Attorney-General Kyam Maher said the government would defend its position.

"The South Australian government is aware of the application in the Federal Court seeking an urgent injunction in relation to the works associated with the MotoGP," he said in a statement.

"The Crown Solicitor's Office is currently considering the application, including the orders sought and the grounds on which they are sought. The government intends to defend its position and will respond through the appropriate court process."

A separate, unrelated Federal Court case aiming to stop the controversial North Adelaide Golf Course redevelopment is still underway. In that case, applicants Edwin Kemp Attrill and Janette Milera have argued the state government should have referred the redevelopment to federal environment minister Murray Watt.

The Crown Solicitor has refuted their stance, claiming it was not necessary because the development did not alter the key attributes of the parklands. A judgment is due to be handed down next month.