Media release – Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania, 10 June 2022
2022 Royal Hobart Show
The redevelopment of the Hobart Showground is scheduled to commence in the next six months or so, which means the Royal Hobart Show needs to find a temporary new home.
The final hurdle to holding a Show this year was overcome recently when the Premier acted decisively to scrap previously crippling Covid restrictions on crowd numbers at events such as the Show. As a result, the Show will proceed this year, with a focus on the Hobart Regatta Grounds.
However, the Regatta Grounds are not suitable for some of the activities which are core to the Show. A number of other dates and locations will be used to ensure the Show can occur to its fullest extent. The Regatta Grounds will feature the traditional entertainment component of the Show for the next three years until the new, ultra-modern Showground pavilion and arena are ready for use.
Negotiations are now underway nationally to secure high profile family entertainment for the Show.
“Our intention is to concentrate a strong entertainment and carnival presence at the Regatta grounds over the October Show period,” said Scott Gadd, CEO of the RAST. “Other venues and other dates will allow us to undertake competitions in creative crafts and art, and animal judging.
The full calendar for the 2022 Hobart Show
30 July 2022
Venue – Hobart Showground
Sections – Poultry, Cavies and Alpacas
20-22 October 2022
Venue – Hobart Regatta Grounds
Sections – Kennel, Woodchopping, Carnival, Entertainment
Venue – City Hall
Sections – Art on Show, Youth Art & Student Photography, Creative Crafts
20, 22 and 23 October 2022
Venue – Coal Valley Equestrian Centre
Sections – Equestrian and Pony Club
29 October 2022
Venue – Campbell Town Showground
Sections – Fleece, Goats and Sheep
Finalisation of the DA process for the redevelopment of the Showground now awaits one last consultant’s report as required by Glenorchy City Council. The redevelopment schedule has been adjusted to commence later this year, to accommodate this process.
Showground activities, including the Sunday Market and Motorhome Park, will continue on a month-by-month basis until the final dates are set for the redevelopment to commence.
While RAST looks at innovative new ways to power the precinct in future years, it is also calling for expressions of interest in recoverable materials from the Showground.
“As you can imagine, the site is a treasure trove of materials, from pipes and plumbing to entire structures, and parts of structures such as roofing, window frames, doors and floor boards. These materials are renewable”, said Scott Gadd.
“The Society is calling for expressions of interest from individuals, companies and organisations that would like to acquire such materials before demolition commences in the coming months.”
Like to take part in the EOI process? Then contact Operations Manager Mitch Spong at [email protected] or on 0362 726 812 or 0447 308 485.
