Stage 1 Recap

Council adopted the Showgrounds Strategy 2023–2038 in June 2023.

Recommendations from the Strategy included:

  • a review of Governance and Management across all of the region’s showgrounds;
  • strengthening and increasing communications between Council and the community; and
  • supporting volunteers and succession planning.

Jandowae Showgrounds was selected as this project's first (pilot) site, and Dr Pamela Greet from Future Ag Queenland was engaged to conduct a governance and management review.

Stage 2 Recap

Council concluded engagement with the Jandowae community, which efforts were taken to understand the community's priorities and capabilities regarding future governance and management arrangements of the showgrounds.

Community Workshops

Run by Future Ag Queenland's Dr Pamela Greet, Council hosted two workshops which the Jandowae community was invited to attend.

The first workshop took place on 17 October 2023 to discuss what the Jandowae community wants to see the Showgrounds used for, what management model is preferred and what rights and responsibilities should users and user groups have, is there enough community support and capacity for community management and should the Showgrounds be re-named?

See the outcome of this meeting in the Community Update - 31 October.

The second workshop took place on 7 November 2023 to discuss how the Jandowae community wants to progress their involvement with the management of the Showgrounds, and what support and plans are needed?

See the outcome of this meeting in the Community Update - 16 November.

Community Survey

A community survey was conducted from 11 October – 1 November 2023 as shown below. The feedback provided from this survey will help shape the outcome of this project.


Project Outcome

The Jandowae Showgrounds Management Committee was formed on 27 November 2023 and the following positions were filled:

  • President: Tony Ralph
  • Vice President: Lillian Krog
  • Secretary: Lou Binder
  • Treasurer: Lillian Krog

The committee held a general meeting on 29 January 2024 where User Groups and the Committee voted to become incorporated, and applied on 19 February 2024. On 15 March 2024 they were officially incorporated.

For all queries regarding the Jandowae Showgrounds Recreation reserve, please do not hesitate to contact Lou Binder on 0438 560 763.