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An artist’s impression of the draft for the Martindale Pavilion which will be built in the north-west corner of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park (Image: Supplied)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

A tender has been awarded for the construction of Phase 1 of long-discussed permanent stage for Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.<\/p>\n

The stage, which will be known as the Martindale Pavilion, will be built in the north-west corner of the park, a site chosen after consultations with local musicians and other performers.<\/p>\n

Manage Design Build Pty Ltd was awarded the contract at last week’s Special Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council.<\/p>\n

The SBRC has set aside $955,000 in capital funding for the project, which includes a $455,923 grant from the State Government’s Multicultural Connect Grants program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Council will project manage the construction as well as complete landscaping around the building and install lighting.<\/p>\n

southburnett.com.au<\/strong> understands the aim is for the stage to be officially opened before the next Kingaroy BaconFest, scheduled for August 2027.<\/p>\n

The stage construction is being described as “Phase 1”.<\/p>\n

Future additions which have been suggested in the long-term could include a new toilet block at the western end of the park as well as facilities for performers.<\/p>\n

Councillors voted 6-1 to approve the Phase 1 tender, with Cr Heath Sander voting no.<\/p>\n

Cr Sander also voted against a motion in January to submit a funding application for the project.<\/p>\n