With the support of a Horsham Rural City Council Community Development Grant in 2025, the Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society has installed a concrete floor in its multi-purpose shearing facility at the Natimuk Showground.
The new flooring is a significant upgrade to the community asset, improving accessibility and addressing previous safety concerns. The concrete surface covers three bays at the eastern end of the recently constructed facility, enhancing its functionality for a wide range of users.
The Natimuk Showground is home to 10 user groups and has recently provided critical support to the community. The shearing facility was extensively used by organisations such as BlazeAid following the recent bushfires and also housed power generators during periods of outage.
Project Officer Michael Sudholz said the upgrade reinforces the building's role as a shared community space.
"We want to thank Horsham Rural City Council for their generous contribution towards the installation of the concrete floor. The new flooring eliminates dust and tripping hazards, ensuring safe access for all users," Mr Sudholz said.
The facility is central to the Natimuk Show Annual Shearing Competition and will also host the Show's Fleece and Grain competitions. Planning is already underway for the 2026 Annual Natimuk Show, which will include the official opening of the upgraded facility on Saturday, 28 March.
The 2026 Community Development Grants are now open and close at 5pm on Monday 2 March.
