Koorawatha Showground is set to receive some welcome upgrades after it was announced as a recipient of $70,000 in state government funding.
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$70,953 will go towards completing work on the showground's amenities block and the installation of evaporative cooling in the pavilion.
Koorawatha's showground is one of five in the Cootamundra electorate to benefit from $321,638 in funding as a part of NSW Government COVID-19 stimulus package.
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Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, who announced the funding on Monday, said Narrandera, Koorawatha, Temora, Grenfell and Junee showgrounds have been approved for more upgrades to improve the safety, use and condition of their infrastructure and support jobs in the local economy.
"Our showgrounds are the heart of many of our communities, but with COVID restrictions events have not been able to take place. I am so pleased this investment is happening," Ms Cooke said.
"This latest work is in addition to last month's announcement of over $1.779 million in upgrades for 20 local showgrounds across the Cootamundra electorate."
The latest upgrade work will also include:
- $160,000 for Narrandera Showground to restump its Pioneer Hall and to upgrade the men's and women's amenities.
- $47,960 for Temora Showground to replace its kiosk and bar area.
- $32,225 for Grenfell Showground to install reverse cycle air conditioning in the main pavilion's supper room.
- $10,500 for Junee Showground to build a ladies change room.
Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the local showgrounds are among 153 across the state getting stimulus funding this financial year.
"The showground stimulus program is generating economic activity in local economies impacted by COVID-19 while supporting the long term sustainability of showgrounds right across NSW," Minister Pavey said.
"Showgrounds are community hubs and multi-use facilities and these projects will improve safety and enhance community enjoyment by providing upgraded facilities to support a range of uses."
