Gunnedah Shire Council has adopted final Master Plans for the Gunnedah Showground and Riverine Precincts following extensive community engagement.
The Master Plans provide a clear vision for the future development and ongoing operation of the Gunnedah Showground and the Riverside Precinct, which includes Donnelly Fields, Namoi Fields and the Woolshed Reserve.
Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Colleen Fuller said the Master Plans were informed by research, site investigations and strong community input.
"These Master Plans consider what is already in place in these areas that are so important to our community, include feedback from the people who use them and identify new opportunities for the future," Cr Fuller said.
"They will be used to ensure the Gunnedah Showground and the Riverine Precinct are developed in a planned and future-forward way, and to assist when seeking funding for particular projects."
The Showground and Riverine Precincts were two of four sporting and community precincts identified for Master Plans in the 2023/24 financial year.
While Master Plans for Wolseley Park and Kitchener Park have already been adopted, community feedback highlighted that further work would benefit the Showground and Riverine Precinct plans. As a result, two design options for each precinct were developed by the consultants, and following additional stakeholder consultation, Council resolved in March 2025 to proceed with Option 1 for both plans.
Council also committed to investigating a number of recommended modifications, which have since been incorporated. The final drafts were presented to Council at its June Ordinary Meeting this week.
With the adoption of the Master Plans, Council can now seek to secure funding and begin implementing proposed improvements to the areas.
Caption: The master plan for the Gunnedah Showground includes an upgraded main arena and netball facility, and a new multi-purpose community building.
