New upgrades to keep Show going for another 84 years
From left, State Member for Glass House Mountains Andrew Powell, Sunshine Coast Division 5 Councillor Winston Johnston, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson officially opening the $1.4 million infrastructure upgrades.
The Maleny Show has unveiled $1.4 million in upgrades to infrastructure and facilities to cater for expected huge crowds this Friday and Saturday, May 28 and 29.
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said the renewed facilities meant the showgrounds could continue to cater for crowd-favourite events.
“For 84 years, patrons have been rolling through the Maleny Showground gates to celebrate and come together as a community at the Show,” Mayor Jamieson said.
Council has upgraded the gravel roads around the two main fields to asphalt and constructed an exit road from the grounds to ease congestion.
The Pavilion has been fitted out with solar panels and patrons will also notice the reconstructed amenities building behind the Secretary’s Office. A pathway has also been installed from the amenities to the disability parking space and a further two concrete car parks have been provided.
The Secretary’s Office has been extended and a large storage facility constructed.
Division 5 Councillor and Maleny Show Society President Winston Johnston was proud to see the upgrades delivered in time for this year’s show.
“We are expecting a crowd of more than 6000 to support our local traders and to revel in this year’s new attractions.
“In our main ring, we will host not one but two nights of entertainment, with crowd favourite monster trucks and a finale of fireworks.
“I would also like to acknowledge that Agricultural Shows such as Maleny’s would not be successful without the tireless work of local volunteers who provide so much of their time to make the show a success for all who visit and compete.
“I also recommend that everyone make sure they take the opportunity to support one of our renowned heritage events while enjoying a great day out at Maleny Show.”
The Maleny Show is on Friday and Saturday 28-29 May. Tickets to the Maleny Show start from $5 for children and $15 for adults. For more information visit www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/2021-show
Show parking limited. But you can catch the bus
Parking on site will be very limited so visitors are encouraged to make use of free shuttle buses from the Maleny Historical Village and Maleny High School running from 8am until late.
Some parking spaces for people with a disability are available on site at the showgrounds.