A picket fence surrounding a sports oval is the latest project in a continuing effort to develop Natimuk Showground.

Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society hopes to install a new oval picket fence in time for a combined celebration of the 130th Natimuk Show and 150th Back to Natimuk celebrations. 

A white picket fence surrounding the reserve has been a long-term dream of society president Robert Rogers and committee member Ken Hateley had the same idea.

The society has launched a community money-
raising effort to build the fence.

People can buy pickets for $100, which includes a plaque with their name and logo of choice.

Alternatively, families can buy a panel of 13 pickets for $1300 with the cost including plaques and a free family name across the top of the panel as well as a choice of logo per panel.

Society secretary Judith Bysouth said buyers did not have to fill in a family panel at the time of purchases.

“Family names can be added in the future,” she said.

A sample of the picket and panel will be on display at Natimuk Farmers Market Plus at Natimuk Showground on November 1.

The society hopes to raise enough money to enable construction in early 2021.  

Mrs Bysouth said people keen to know more could call 0429 328 600.

A similar project has transformed Coughlin Park in Horsham.

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