Works are being undertaken in Marnoo that are set to improve the upcoming sheep show to be held in the town later this year.
A 100 meter x 40 meter section of ground at Marnoo Recreation Reserve to the south side of the oval will be regraded, to prevent water pooling from taking place.
This will allow water to flow away from the area in a more efficient fashion, turning the site into a more attractive grassed area for marquees and pens to be erected for the show.
It is expected that the ground works will be completed over the next couple of weeks.
Mayor of Northern Grampians Shire Council, Cr Kevin Erwin said, "The pad that we're putting down will allow for a marquee to be erected, which will then prevent the sheep and lambs from getting muddy and having the ground chewed up."
"It's been great to see the resurrection of sheep and wool of late, there's quite a bit of money around for it now and there's some great events and facilities being held in Marnoo so hopefully this event will follow that same trend and grow into a great one."
Member of the Marnoo Merino Breeders, Tim Polkinghorne said, "Victoria has never had a state event for the marino industry, so we think this is a great opportunity to hold one in central Victoria that we hope will attract anywhere between 800-1000 people to Marnoo and the shire in general."
"We've had fantastic support from council in getting the facility ready to be able to hold the event."
