Out and About in Hindmarsh Shire

Published on 03 April 2025

Read on to find out about the amazing community projects that are progressing across Hindmarsh Shire. 

DAVIS PARK GRANDSTAND AND CHANGEROOMS

Work continues to progress on the new grandstand and changeroom facility at Davis Park in Nhill. 

Contractors are now installing flashings, windows and sisalation prior to Colorbond cladding installation commencing on the ground level next week. Concreters have also been booked to be onsite after Easter for pouring of the tiered seating section at the front of the building. 

This project has been made possible by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, Victorian Government’s Country Football Netball Program, Nhill & District Sporting Club and Hindmarsh Shire Council.

RAINBOW RISES NEW FACILITIES A HIT AT ARB BIG DESERT OFF-ROAD RACE

The new amenities block and shed at the Rainbow Rises Events Centre have been well received by competitors, crews, and spectators at the first round of the Australian Off Road Racing Championship held last weekend.

The new amenities building includes a large bank of toilets, shower rooms and an all-abilities bathroom/changeroom, and replaces portable facilities that have previously been brought in for events. The new shed will allow event organisers to store all of their equipment onsite ready for future events rather than having to move everything offsite for storage. 

The new facilities, along with the development of an access road and large pit/hardstand area, were all made possible with funding and support from the Victorian Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, the Federal Government’s Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Program and Hindmarsh Shire Council.

LLEW SCHILLING SILO DEVELOPMENT, RAINBOW

Contractors have completed foundation works at the Rainbow Llew Schilling Silo site ready for the next stage of construction that will see a prefabricated tower erected next to the Llew Schilling Silo. The tower, approximately 25m tall, will be home to the elevator and staircase that visitors will use to reach the viewing platform. From this platform, visitors will have a view of the art activation within the Silo, as well as a view of the expansive Wimmera Mallee plains. 

Although the new tower will have a small footprint, it will be well anchored! As a part of the foundation works, contractors were required to install prefabricated pile/reinforcement cages in 13m deep pier holes prior to the concrete being poured. Installation of one of the cages is shown here, along with the completed foundations/elevator pit. Offsite fabrication of the tower is progressing prior to its delivery to the Llew Schilling Silo site for erection. Electrical upgrades to power the elevator are also currently underway onsite. 

This project has been made possible by the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund – Flagship Projects and Hindmarsh Shire Council.

LORQUON NETHERBY ROAD

Reconstruction works on the Lorquon Netherby Road has recently been completed. This project included fixing three sections of the road (totalling 1km in length) that had significant pavement failure. The new sections of this road have had a seal width increase from 4m to 6.2m which will improve access for heavy farming vehicles.

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer