Have your say on the Stroud Showground
Published on 18 September 2024
Have your say on MidCoast Council’s draft plan which will provide a clear framework for managing Stroud Showground.
The draft Stroud Showground Plan of Management is on public exhibition from 18 September to Sunday 3 November 2024.
The draft plan includes detailed actions that identify management strategies and new proposed facilities for Stroud Showground.
“Stroud Showground is an important social hub for the local community. It is a valuable contributor to the town's economic growth as a visitor attraction and accommodation site,” said MidCoast Council’s Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton.
“Activities held at this loved site include the annual agricultural show, brick throwing and rolling pin competition, rodeo and other horse sports, tennis, football, cricket, skateboarding, swimming and recreational camping,” said Ms Hatton.
Facilities include an arena, amenities block, basketball, netball and tennis courts, camping sites, kiosk, pavilions, skatepark, picnic settings, clubhouse, storage shed, BBQ shelter, playground and swimming pool.
The plan includes an audit of the current condition of these facilities.
There are no actions proposed for the swimming pool as Council has recently completed community consultation on the swimming pool operations and determined outcomes.
Some of the new proposals for the showground include multisport facilities, changeroom facility for sporting teams, parking near new sporting fields and an improved electricity power distribution system.
The draft plan has been developed considering feedback from prior consultation with Stroud Showground management committee, users groups, Council staff and the Open Spaces and Recreation Strategy.
Community feedback will be considered for inclusion in the Plan of Management before it is endorsed by Council.
The projects in the Plan of Management will be mostly funded by future grants and with funding by MidCoast Council’s capital works budget.
To view the draft plan and have your say, head to https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/stroud-showground-draft-plan-management.