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Have your say on the draft Castle Hill Showground Plan of Management
Residents can give their feedback on a Draft Plan of Management for Castle Hill Showground, which along with the site’ s Master Plan, aims to guide the iconic Hills venue into the future.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said the Draft Plan will provide direction for the long-term management of the Showground by establishing the site’ s future uses.
“ The Plan provides the framework to accommodate new and existing user groups while ensuring the Showground is fit for purpose for future activities, such as events and markets,” Mayor Byrne said.“ When Castle Hill Showground was first established in 1890, it was on the fringe of a town and connected the residential with the rural areas at agricultural and sporting events.
“ Fast forward to over a century later and it’ s now centrally located next to a Metro station and the Showground precinct – which is expected to eventually be home to
20,000 residents.“ Along with the adopted Castle Hill Showground Master Plan, this Plan of Management aims to ensure the Showground evolves to reflect the needs and interests of our growing community.
“ Most importantly the Plan of Management will complement the adopted Master Plan and promote the Showground’ s role as a recreational, cultural and heritage hub for The Hills.
Castle Hill Showground has also received over $ 16 million in funding from the NSW Government’ s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program for the construction of a new arena and pedestrian bridge.
To have your say on the Draft Castle Hill Showground Plan of Management, visit www. thehills. nsw. gov. au. Submissions close at 5pm on Monday, 30 March 2026.
More information about the Castle Hill Showground Master Plan can also be found on Council’ s website.
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