The plan will provide council with a detailed assessment of the grandstand to create an affordable plan for restoration and conservation of the historic recreation facility.

In 2002, a Princes Park Cultural Management Plan was recommended as part of the Princes Park Conservational Analysis and Master Plan.

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Built in 1895, the grandstand is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its architectural significance and is covered by council's Heritage Overlay.

Residents are able to bring picture, information or stories about the grandstand to a community information session on April 1 from 3.30pm to 6pm at the Princes Park Grandstand.

Maryborough Ward councillor Geoff Lovett said the project shows council's commitment to preserving our local heritage buildings and assets.

"The Cultural Management Plan will provide us with the guidance necessary for the conservation and heritage management of the grandstand so that we can preserve this wonderful community facility for future generations to come," he said.

"I know so many local residents will have a story or memory to share of their experience with one of Maryborough's most iconic landmarks - whether you played sport, watched a family member compete or attended an event.

"It will be just fascinating to bring all of these stories and recollections together as part of this project so if you can, I encourage you to head along to the information sharing session next week and get involved in this important project."

Heritage architect Amanda Jean has been awarded the tender to act as a consultant in preparing the Cultural Management Plan.

She has worked with the Midlands Historical Society and historian Charles Fahey from La Trobe University on a historical survey regarding the construction of the grandstand and its part in Maryborough public life.

"The Midlands Historical Society have played a key role in the project thus far and we thank them for sharing their collection with us," she said.

"They have collected a vast resource of historical, social and cultural information about the Grandstand.

"We are excited to share this visual archive with our community over the next couple of weeks in preparation for the CMP."

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