Tasmanian Showgrounds to receive upgrades

January 13, 2025

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10 Tasmanian agricultural show societies have been granted funds through the Tasmanian Government’s 2024-25 Agricultural Show Development Grants Program.

Livestock yard infrastructure and picnic tables suitable for wheelchair users are among the projects funded through round of grants.

Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jane Howlett noted “the grants program supports our agricultural show societies so these iconic community events can continue to provide everyone in our regional communities with easy access and usability.

“Ten show societies across the State will share a total of $169,579 in funding through the Tasmanian Government’s Agricultural Show Development Grants Program.

“Our shows are all about showcasing the great things we are doing in agriculture, our prime produce and top-quality livestock and the talents of our community members.

“Doing that in a space that all members of our community can enjoy it and helping our show societies to improve and upgrade their facilities is important.

“We have extended the program for another three years as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.”

Some of the projects to receive funding include:

purchase of picnic tables designed to accommodate wheelchairs at Agfest;
power upgrade at the Ranelagh Recreation Ground; and
purchase of Australian produced multi-purpose portable livestock yard infrastructure at the new green site for the Royal National Agricultural and Pastoral Society of Tasmania show in Launceston.

A full list of the successful applicants will be available on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website at www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-grants/agricultural_show_development_grants_program

Image. Credit: Royal Launceston Show

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