NEWS STORIES

Whether we’re covering events and performances or announcing new updates — there’s always something happening at Kempsey Showground. We dedicate our work, and are happy to share all of our achievements and updates with you. Take a look at all of our latest updates and see what we’re up to today!

All Our Updates In One Place

kempseyshowground

Nov 19
1 min

Ladies Amenities Reburb

Much needed renovation has commenced on the Ladies Public Amenities. Thanks to funding from Department of Planning, Industry and Environm...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Oct 14
1 min

Holding Yards and Loading ramp

The team is working hard to update another set of holding yards and truck and trailer loading ramp and the cattle wash bay.

2 views

kempseyshowground

Sep 21
1 min

Dressage Arena

It has been a long time coming for the Valley Equestrian Club, but it has been worth the wait. Thanks to funding from Department of Plann...

5 views

kempseyshowground

Sep 21
1 min

It used to be the Pig Pen, but now it is a Palour

In days gone by this building used to be the pig pen, however after years of little use, the building has deteriorated and has needed a l...

7 views

kempseyshowground

Aug 27
1 min

Main Hall - Fire Safety up grades

Crown Lands in conjunction with Public Works, tender for the fire safety upgrade works for our beautiful main hall. As a result we now ha...

2 views

kempseyshowground

Aug 25
1 min

Trotting Stables get a new lease on life

The Trotting Stables have needed a new lease on life for many years and the wait is now finally over. Thanks to the funding from Departme...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Jun 5
1 min

Main Hall (middle section) front wall repair

What a shock to open the doors to the middle section of the main hall and see the whole front wall moving in the breeze. The team barrica...

0 views

kempseyshowground

May 30
1 min

Animal Farm get a new lease on life

It was schedule for demolition as it was very tired and run down. Thanks to funding from Department of Industry - Crown Reserve Improveme...

0 views

kempseyshowground

May 30
1 min

Covered Arena releveled and surfaces with additional drainage

To stop the constant flooding issues to the interior area of the covered arena, the team have installed additional drainage points to the...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Mar 30
1 min

Main Hall (western section) front wall repair

After inspection from the Public Works team due to safety concerns over damage similar to the Middle Hall. Contractors were engaged in co...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Jan 30
1 min

Dining Hall gets new roof

A bright shine new roof the the dining hall, this will stop the water leaks. Thanks JRL City Roofing for the installation. This project w...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Aug 30, 2019
1 min

Small Animal Pen (Goat yards) are back!

With a few repairs and a lick of paint the small animal pens are ready to use. Thanks to the Work for the Dole team for all your efforts.

0 views

kempseyshowground

Aug 19, 2019
1 min

New Loading Ramp for the Cutting holding yards

The new loading ramp to the rear of the cutting pen is complete and ready for use. This is another great job completed by our Work for th...

0 views

kempseyshowground

Jul 30, 2019
1 min

Grandstand repairs

The covered grandstands have received much needed repairs with a new roof a lick of paint, it is back as good as new.

1 view

kempseyshowground

Jul 22, 2019
1 min

New Cutting Pen ready for practice day

East Coast Cutting Horse Club new cutting pen ready to use. After much hard work and effort from Barry Johnston and Jason Edwards, the new...

0 views