We are excited to unveil the Collinsville Showgrounds Master Plan, which was adopted at the 24 September Council meeting.
The Master Plan will be developed in stages as part of Council’s rolling 10-year Capital Portfolio, subject to upcoming asset renewals, available grants and funding considerations.
The Master Plan has been informed by community feedback, building upon the key principles of the Collinsville Masterplan 2021, including key design approach of creating Five new precincts – Spaces dedicated to youth, sport, parkland, visitors, and events, identifying opportunities for:
- Revamped Showring – Upgraded for year-round events with lighting, shade, irrigation and surrounding footpath.
- Sports & Play Upgrades – New playgrounds, fitness trails, upgraded courts, and opportunities for indoor sport within Hub
- Celebrating Heritage – Preserving the historic cattle yards and showcasing local culture and stories.
- Enhancing the RV Park – More shade, improved amenities, sealed all-weather internal road, and heritage buildings functioning as unique visitor spaces.
- Shady Pathways – Safe, shaded walkways connecting the Showgrounds with Main Street, Darcy Munro Park and surrounding residents.
- Green Gathering Spaces – New lawns, picnic shelters, and landscaped areas for everyday use and special events.
- Event-Ready Facilities – Power, lighting, and service upgrades to host community events and outdoor movies.
The development of the Collinsville Showgrounds precinct Master Plan has commenced with the construction on the Collinsville Community Hub anticipated to commence early 2026, with further communications regarding construction expectations to be shared once the contract has been awarded and timings confirmed.
This project is proudly supported by $14.5 million funding from the Queensland Government through the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF), with Council contributing $1.4 million.
We can’t wait to bring this new space to life for the Collinsville community - check out our architectural renders of the hub (right).
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Consultation complete!
We thank the community for providing their feedback about the Collinsville Community Hub, which will include a multi-purpose community centre and master planned showgrounds parkland.
The multi-purpose facility is proposed to consolidate the customer service centre, library, shape up shed, community hall, telecentre, meeting rooms, amenities and tourism information.
Please view our consultation summary or detailed consultation report. Key feedback included:
- The majority of respondents were supportive of the proposed multi-purpose community centre, particularly larger shape up shed, library, modernised hall and undercover outdoor space.
- People value recognising cultural heritage of the Community Centre's history, Birriah people, cattle yards and old jail.
- Within the Showgrounds parkland, respondents desired more shade trees, irrigation and concrete pathways.
- Play priorities were focused upon new sporting infrastructure and major playground, including focus on climbing, water and natural play.
Construction of the new Community Centre is anticipated to commence early 2026 and be completed early 2027.
We are excited to unveil the Collinsville Showgrounds Master Plan, which was adopted at the 24 September Council meeting.
The Master Plan will be developed in stages as part of Council’s rolling 10-year Capital Portfolio, subject to upcoming asset renewals, available grants and funding considerations.
The Master Plan has been informed by community feedback, building upon the key principles of the Collinsville Masterplan 2021, including key design approach of creating Five new precincts – Spaces dedicated to youth, sport, parkland, visitors, and events, identifying opportunities for:
- Revamped Showring – Upgraded for year-round events with lighting, shade, irrigation and surrounding footpath.
- Sports & Play Upgrades – New playgrounds, fitness trails, upgraded courts, and opportunities for indoor sport within Hub
- Celebrating Heritage – Preserving the historic cattle yards and showcasing local culture and stories.
- Enhancing the RV Park – More shade, improved amenities, sealed all-weather internal road, and heritage buildings functioning as unique visitor spaces.
- Shady Pathways – Safe, shaded walkways connecting the Showgrounds with Main Street, Darcy Munro Park and surrounding residents.
- Green Gathering Spaces – New lawns, picnic shelters, and landscaped areas for everyday use and special events.
- Event-Ready Facilities – Power, lighting, and service upgrades to host community events and outdoor movies.
The development of the Collinsville Showgrounds precinct Master Plan has commenced with the construction on the Collinsville Community Hub anticipated to commence early 2026, with further communications regarding construction expectations to be shared once the contract has been awarded and timings confirmed.
This project is proudly supported by $14.5 million funding from the Queensland Government through the Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF), with Council contributing $1.4 million.
We can’t wait to bring this new space to life for the Collinsville community - check out our architectural renders of the hub (right).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Consultation complete!
We thank the community for providing their feedback about the Collinsville Community Hub, which will include a multi-purpose community centre and master planned showgrounds parkland.
The multi-purpose facility is proposed to consolidate the customer service centre, library, shape up shed, community hall, telecentre, meeting rooms, amenities and tourism information.
Please view our consultation summary or detailed consultation report. Key feedback included:
- The majority of respondents were supportive of the proposed multi-purpose community centre, particularly larger shape up shed, library, modernised hall and undercover outdoor space.
- People value recognising cultural heritage of the Community Centre's history, Birriah people, cattle yards and old jail.
- Within the Showgrounds parkland, respondents desired more shade trees, irrigation and concrete pathways.
- Play priorities were focused upon new sporting infrastructure and major playground, including focus on climbing, water and natural play.
Construction of the new Community Centre is anticipated to commence early 2026 and be completed early 2027.
