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Gympie Regional Council plans to have the new Equestrian Centre ready in time for the 2019 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride on September 6-8 (Photo: Kilkivan Great Horse Ride)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 8, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.<\/p>\n

The development includes an undercover area (with either an 80m x 40m or 80m x 35m arena) plus a covered spectator area.<\/p>\n

Tenders also had to cover fencing, power, lighting and sound as well as an access road to the arena site and an irrigation system for the arena itself.<\/p>\n

Gympie Regional Council allocated $900,000 in its 2018 Budget towards construction of the facility.<\/p>\n

The rest of the funding for the project, which will be constructed at Kilkivan Showgrounds, is being provided by the State Government through its Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.<\/p>\n

The centre will be designed to host campdrafts, cutting events and barrel races although Gympie Council believes it will also be used for other activities, including concerts.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to start early next year.<\/p>\n

The aim is to have the project ready for its official opening at the 2019 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride on September 6-8.<\/p>\n

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