Camden Showground is set for a power boost after being allocated more than $20,000 under the NSW Government’s Covid-19 stimulus program.
“This funding will upgrade Camden Showground’s power supply system and infrastructure to increase the power capacity available for events,” says the Member for Camden, Peter Sidgreaves.
“Our showground is a multi-use facility and this investment will ensure it can be enjoyed by generations to come.
“The NSW Government values the central role of showgrounds and we want to ensure they’re supported and modernised.”
As many showgrounds served as emergency centres for residents and their animals, firefighters and other support services during recent bushfires and floods, the NSW Government wants to ensure they are well maintained.
Camden Show Society President Greg Wall said he was looking forward to seeing the completion of the electrical upgrade prior to the 2021 Show.
“The works will be of great benefit to the whole community as the Showground is used all year round.”
In other Camden news:
- Building a new house or renovating your property may be a little easier with residents seeking Camden Council approval to do so only online as of next year. Lodging development applications online via the NSW Planning Portal will become mandatory as of Thursday December 31, 2020 with council no longer accepting printed development applications;
- Residents interested in Bushcare will soon be able to help regenerate the natural habitat around Camden with council offering two training sessions for volunteers next month to Get Bushcare Ready. Council’s Bushcare program is set to return in February next year, so it’s making sure interested volunteers are ready to pick up the tools from day one by running interactive sessions for all existing and new volunteers. The two sessions will be held at Camden Civic Centre next Tuesday, December 1, at 9.30am and 6:30pm and will run for two hours each. For more information or to register your place, go to bit.ly/39eL6kC or call 4654 7777.
