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OVERVIEW

The plan outlines how the community land that makes up the Stroud Showground will be managed for the next 5–10 years. It includes a detailed action plan and management strategies, including new proposed facilities. The actions will be mostly funded by future grants.

  • The arena
  • Amenities block
  • Basketball, netball and tennis courts
  • Camping sites
  • Kiosk
  • Pavilions
  • Skatepark
  • Picnic settings
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage shed
  • Barbeque shelter
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool

The Stroud Showground actions on page 60 have been approved as part of other strategies outlined in the table.

These cannot be amended as they have already been adopted at Council meetings. All other actions can be influenced by community feedback.

key features of the plan

  • Suggested elements in the plan;

    • Consideration of multisport facilities
    • Change room facility for sporting teams
    • Parking near new sporting fields
    • Improved electricity power distribution system
    • Explore options for land acquisition adjoining the Showground boundaries
    • Increase the current campsites from 15 to 30 spaces
    • Improve camping amenities
    • Extend the Stroud Heritage Walk
    • Revision of the Stroud Showground’s historic name of “Stroud Park”


    Read the full plan below and let us know your thoughts.


View the draft PLAn

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Frequently asked questions

No. This plan of management lists the pool as an existing asset in the larger showground site only.

No, the Stroud Showground actions on page 60 have been approved as part of other strategies. These cannot be amended as they have already been adopted at Council meetings. We are seeking community feedback on all other actions within the draft plan.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    May - November 2022

    We asked the community to tell us how they use outdoor spaces in the MidCoast to develop the draft Open Space and Recreation Strategy

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    November 2022 - April 2023

    The draft MidCoast Open Space and Recreation strategy was written considering all feedback and information.

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    July 2023

    The Open Space and Recreation Strategy was adopted by Council

  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    August 2024

    The draft Stroud Showground Plan of Management is reported to Council.

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    20 September - 3 November

    The draft Stroud Showground Plan of Management on public exhibition for community feedback.

  • Timeline item 6 - active

    Late 2024

    Feedback considered before the final plan of management is presented to Council for final endorsement.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.

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