Tumbarumba Showground Resurfacing and New Amenities
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Background
Snowy Valleys Council secured $1 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Major Projects Infrastructure Fund to undertake a major refurbishment of the Tumbarumba Showground.
The Project
The Tumbarumba community and showground user groups identified the refurbishment as a high priority. The outdated appearance and age of existing facilities no longer serviced or met user needs. Many cold, wet winters had also left the showground in a poor state, with frequent water-logging creating a patchy and uneven playing surface.
The surface upgrade project was completed in October 2019, ground works included removal of the existing playing surface and leveling and reconfiguration of the rugby oval to incorporate a rodeo arena. A drainage and automatic irrigation system has be installed and the new turf has been laid, returning the showground to its former glory.
The new amenities building situated outside the pavilion was open in December 2020. The new modern amenities and change rooms are a welcome improvement for the community. The showground user groups can now look forward to hosting visitors for camp drafts, football matches and major events.
FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE PROJECT'S PROGRESS VIA THE LATEST NEWS UPDATES BELOW
Below: New amenities building.
Above: Fresh turf and new fence at the sportsground.
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Site preparation underway
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28 November 2019
Site preparation got underway today and will include demolition of the existing buildings and the removal of one mature tree.
The location of the building and the need to remove the tree was decided in conjunction with members from the Tumbarumba Showground user groups. As part of the project two advanced trees will be planted in late autumn.
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New Amenities Coming
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22 November 2019
It’s all systems go building the new amenities building for the showgrounds; here’s a sneak peek of the building being prefabricated off-site, delivery is expected in the coming weeks.
The new building will provide more toilets, plus male and female change rooms. The addition of the female change room will be a welcome improvement for visitors attending major events at the showgrounds.
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Those New Turf Feels
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25 September 2019
Laying of new turf at the showgrounds is underway and the ground is looking turf-riffic!
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Progress continues
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20 September 2019
Upgrade works at the Tumbarumba Showgrounds are progressing well and we recently enjoyed another productive on-site meeting with the showground's local user groups.
We will be shutting the gates today to ensure the playing surface is not disturbed before we start laying turf next week (weather permitting).
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Council Seeks Tender for Multiple Building Design and Constructs
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22 July 2019
Snowy Valleys Council is seeking tenders for the design and construction of multiple buildings to be installed at a range of locations across the region.
The projects include a new amenities buildings at the Tumbarumba Showgrounds.
The new amenities building at the Tumbarumba Showground will include change rooms, storerooms, a first-aid room and externally accessed toilets.
Tender applications close on the 9th of August 2019.
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The Showground Must Go on For Tumbarumba
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08 March 2019
Representatives from Tumbarumba Showground user groups recently met with Council’s project managers and agreed to move forward quickly on the planned major redevelopment of the facility.
Ten representatives from Tumbarumba Rodeo, Zone 20 Pony Club, Tumbarumba PA&H Society, Tumbarumba Batlow Rugby League Football Club and Tumbarumba Batlow Minor League were invited to view the concept plan for the proposed upgrade of the Tumbarumba Showground playing surface, irrigation and facilities.
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Showground stakeholder consultation continues
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Tumbarumba showground users are in continuing talks with Council regarding options for the refurbishment of the Showgrounds.
Two options are being explored:
1. Development and construction of new amenities and grandstand plus the reconstruction of the playing surface or
2. Refurbishment and upgrade of existing amenities and grandstand plus the reconstruction of the playing surface
Both options are currently being discussed and cost estimates progressed.
