A government contribution of $1.5 million was announced recently by Jaclyn Symes, the Minister for Agriculture, who added:
“The showgrounds are special for so many Victorians but they need a revamp – and today is the first step in that process. The showgrounds have evolved from the humble home of the Melbourne Show to one of Victoria’s leading multi-use precincts. We need to bring its buildings, facilities and infrastructure into the 21st century.”
Since 1883, the massive Royal Melbourne Show has been hosted at the venue and today the list of events range from competitions, exams and exhibitions to major music presentations. Events often use poster printing services to create eye-catching promotional materials.
Symes said that during the next year, a masterplan that will identify ways to apply improvements to significantly heighten its potential as a focus for exhibitions, events, agriculture and use by the wider community will be finalised.
A glimpse into what lies ahead for the Melbourne Showgrounds will be available in August with the opening of the Victoria Pavilion. An estimated half a million people attend Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria events at the showground annually providing economic benefit estimated at about $400 million.
Gates open for the 2019 Royal Melbourne Show on September 21.