Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre due to open in Tamworth
In Tamworth there is a growing sense of excitement and awe over the building of the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre. But it’s not just confined to the city and the region, with widespread response and interest from around the country – and inquiries from overseas too.
The $30million Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre opened in June 2008.. It provides an events centre unrivalled in Australia for its size and unique appearance – and its facilities. It will also pay tribute to the great horsemen and cattlemen of Australia and that heritage will be preserved here.
It is a landmark regional project. It is already an icon and a spectacular sight on the horizon of Tamworth. The centre is set to be much more than just a large performing tin shed that was first envisaged for the site - it will become an iconic landmark. It will include a superior stadium design on two levels and a theatre-style selling ring.
It has an indoor arena to seat 3500 and ultimately 5000, stables for 478 horses and ultimately 700, a covered stud selling area with seating for 660 which can double as a warm up area, and truck and camping facilities for at least 195 vehicles.
The covered cattle yards, campdraft and outdoor arenas, and equine sporting fields will be built and the TAFE equine and livestock educational buildings, which will be located in the stable complex, will also be constructed this year.
The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre represents the final success of a decade-long community quest which recognised the value of the equine and livestock industries and a desire to increase this region’s stake in future growth and development of those industries.
Equine and livestock events are worth more than $45 million annually in the Tamworth region. Already over 120 separate organisations have shown interest in using the new centre, and more than 25 events have already made earlybird bookings that cover more than 120 days over the next nine months. The first event to be held at the centre will be horse handler Monty Roberts’ show, set down for August 30 and 31. The NCHA Futurity will be held in September 27 September - 5 October.
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