The shed, which was constructed by Josh Proudman and a “few blokes” from J.L. Proudman Building in December, has steel work of 50 metres long, eight metres wide and three metres high.

It has increased the cattle area, which would now hold between 50 and 60 more head of cattle, said AP&H member and cattle committee member Claire Johnson. 

Ms Johnson received a Community Futures Grant as part of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation in 2018, worth $25,000.

The money was put towards a new cattle shed to encourage more participants to enter cattle in the show. 

“A new facility is what we needed,” she said at the time.

“This is a way to help out and showcase the agricultural product we have in the region.”

About 180 stud cattle were housed at the show in 2018, and the shed was something that the cattle committee had looked forward to for some time. 

“The cattle section has continued to grow it became clear that a more permanent structure was needed.

“Each year the show seems to bring weather extremes, from torrential rain to scorching hot days. Neither circumstance is great for show cattle, when you want them look their best for judging or for the exhibitors.” The new shed would provide both airflow and shelter.

Judges of the cattle section of the Crookwell Show held on the weekend of February 9 and 10 are Glenn Trout, Nicholas Job and Melissa Neal. 

Mr Trout has exhibited at the Show with Birubi Limosins, and has judged at Royal shows.