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Whether we’re covering events and performances or announcing new updates — there’s always something happening at Kempsey Showground. We dedicate our work, and are happy to share all of our achievements and updates with you. Take a look at all of our latest updates and see what we’re up to today!
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Internal Road replacement
Thanks to CRIF funding we have been able to replace one of our internal roadways to ensure the safety of all users and the community.
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Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Covered Grandstands
Upgraded grandstand seating. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Crown Land). Work commenced in 2021...
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Jul 25, 20221 min read
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Additional Amenities
Upgraded amenities block. Thanks to funding from Bushfire Community Recovery & Resilience Fund (BCRRF) - Stream 2. Work commenced in June...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Equine Amenities
Upgraded amenities block. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Crown Land). Work commenced in June...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Storage Sheds
Upgraded storage buildings. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Crown Land). Work commenced in June...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Timber Stable upgrade
Our old timber stables will get a much needed upgrade. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Crown...
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Feb 1, 20211 min read
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Gents Amenities Reburb
The renovation has commenced on the Gents Public Amenities. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment...
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
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Ladies Amenities Reburb
Much needed renovation has commenced on the Ladies Public Amenities. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and...
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Nov 19, 20201 min read
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Holding Yards and Loading ramp
The team is working hard to update another set of holding yards and truck and trailer loading ramp and the cattle wash bay.
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Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Dressage Arena
It has been a long time coming for the Valley Equestrian Club, but it has been worth the wait. Thanks to funding from Department of...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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It used to be the Pig Pen, but now it is a Palour
In days gone by this building used to be the pig pen, however after years of little use, the building has deteriorated and has needed a...
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Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Main Hall - Fire Safety up grades
Crown Lands in conjunction with Public Works, tender for the fire safety upgrade works for our beautiful main hall. As a result we now...
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Aug 28, 20201 min read
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Trotting Stables get a new lease on life
The Trotting Stables have needed a new lease on life for many years and the wait is now finally over. Thanks to the funding from...
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Aug 25, 20201 min read
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Main Hall (middle section) front wall repair
What a shock to open the doors to the middle section of the main hall and see the whole front wall moving in the breeze. The team...
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Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Animal Farm get a new lease on life
It was schedule for demolition as it was very tired and run down. Thanks to funding from Department of Industry - Crown Reserve...
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May 31, 20201 min read
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Covered Arena releveled and surfaces with additional drainage
To stop the constant flooding issues to the interior area of the covered arena, the team have installed additional drainage points to the...
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May 31, 20201 min read
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Main Hall (western section) front wall repair
After inspection from the Public Works team due to safety concerns over damage similar to the Middle Hall. Contractors were engaged in...
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Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Dining Hall gets new roof
A bright shine new roof the the dining hall, this will stop the water leaks. Thanks JRL City Roofing for the installation. This project...
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Jan 31, 20201 min read
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Small Animal Pen (Goat yards) are back!
With a few repairs and a lick of paint the small animal pens are ready to use. Thanks to the Work for the Dole team for all your efforts.
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Aug 31, 20191 min read
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New Loading Ramp for the Cutting holding yards
The new loading ramp to the rear of the cutting pen is complete and ready for use. This is another great job completed by our Work for...
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Aug 20, 20191 min read
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