Eugowra Showground is on a Crown land reserve owned by the State Government of New South Wales, managed by Cabonne Council (Council) for the benefit of the community. It is a substantial complex of crucial significance to the town of Eugowra and its neighbouring villages and rural communities. It creates a common focus for community commitment and relationships and hosts a diverse range of events, interests and activities which are all integral to the region’s health and lifestyle. The annual Agricultural Show, a range of individual equine sports, the annual Canola Club (harness racing), markets, livestock displays, interest groups, community events and social functions all take place on the Eugowra Showground.
This Plan of Management works towards the following vision for the Eugowra Showground: “Respecting our traditions and history in creating userfriendly facilities and services for the community’s growth and enjoyment.”
The intention of this Eugowra Showground Plan of Management (ESPoM) is to provide Council with a framework that enables decisions regarding the site, to be made on an informed, consistent and equitable basis over the next decade. Specifically, it will provide a strategic framework to:
- direct the operation and development of the land
- identify and address the legal and policy requirements of managing the land
- manage and conserve the environmental and historical significance of the land, where present
- identify and manage risks
- describe how to promote and protect the intended use of the land
- initiate new delivery of emerging and key community services from the Eugowra Showground.
This ESPoM meets all the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 (LG Act). Under this ESPoM, the land at the Eugowra Showground is categorised under the LG Act as:
- Sportsground
- General Community Use