EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Nabiac Showground is a substantial complex of crucial significance to the town of Nabiac and the region. It creates a common focus for community commitment and relationships, hosting a diverse range of events, interests and activities, all integral to the health and lifestyle of a small rural centre. The annual agricultural show, rodeo and other horse sports, farmers markets, the public library and hall, soccer, football, cattle markets and recreational camping all take place on the site.

Nabiac Showground is on a Crown reserve owned by the State Government and managed by MidCoast Council for the benefit of the community.

The intention of this Plan of Management is to provide Council with a framework that enables decisions in regard to the site, to be made on an informed, consistent and equitable basis. The Plan meets all of the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.

The land at Nabiac Showground is categorised as:

 Sportsground

 General Community Use

 Natural Area – Bushland

A description of each category of land as it exists at the Reserve is provided. The current use patterns, built and natural assets and their condition, emerging trends, constraints and influences, have been considered in this Plan of Management. Appropriate management objectives and actions, as well as an effective management structure and communication strategy for successful implementation are key outcomes provided by the Plan.

This Plan is presented in two principal sections being the site description (A), which describes the constraints of the site, and the fundamental components of the Plan (B), which describes what is planned for the site’s future.