The Hills Shire Council has released a Draft Plan of Management for Castle Hill Showground to guide the future management of the iconic facility.
Mayor, Michelle Byrne said the Draft Plan will provide direction for the long- term management of the Showground by establishing the site’s future uses.
“The Plan provides the framework to accommodate new and existing user groups while ensuring the Showground is fit for purpose for future activities, such as events and markets,” she said.
“When Castle Hill Showground was first established in 1890, it was on the fringe of a town and connected the residential with the rural areas at agricultural and sporting events.
“Fast forward to over a century later and it’s now centrally located next to a Metro station and the Showground precinct – which is expected to eventually be home to 20,000 residents.”
Along with the adopted Castle Hill Showground Master Plan, the Plan of Management aims to ensure the Showground evolves to reflect the needs and interests of our growing community, said the Mayor.
“Most importantly the Plan of Management will complement the adopted Master Plan and promote the Showground’s role as a recreational, cultural and heritage hub for The Hills.”
Castle Hill Showground has also received over $16 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program for the construction of a new arena and pedestrian bridge.
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