It’s reported that Royal Turf Club (RTC) has taken over administrative powers of the 82 acre Racecourse and deployed eight security personnel at the facility

The racecourse now comes under the purview of the Divisional Secretariat Plans are underway to build a high altitude sports complex at the Racecourse and privatise it.

The Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority (SNSCA) alleges that Royal Turf Club (RTC) is yet to pay a sum of Rs. 40 million as maintenance dues over the past few years.

The 82-acre expanse of land- located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya- is one of the city’s main attractions.