Showgrounds

Purpose-built prefab toilet buildings designed for coastal environments. Corrosion-resistant materials, integrated showers and changerooms, and AS 1428.1 accessibility

Showgrounds go from empty to thousands of visitors in a single day, requiring facilities that can handle intense surges in use.
Facilities must serve annual shows, weekend markets, concerts, sporting events, and camping - each with different demands.
Low foot traffic between events creates opportunities for vandalism, break-ins, and anti-social activity in unsupervised facilities.
Events and camping require more than just toilets - showers, changerooms, storerooms, and even kitchen facilities may be needed.
Many regional showground amenities are decades old, non-compliant, and well past their useful life.

Multi-cubicle buildings designed to move large crowds through quickly during peak event days.
Rear-mounted power outlets and drainage connections to support food trucks, markets, and community events.
Showers, changerooms, storerooms, laundry, and kitchen facilities configured to your showground's event and camping needs.
Classic gable roof styles with finials and fretwork that complement historical and rustic showground architecture.
Hot-dip galvanised steel with industrial-grade corrosion protection, replacing ageing infrastructure with buildings designed to last decades.

Multi-cubicle configurations for peak event days
Unisex cubicles reduce queuing and speed up turnover
Ambulant and universal access cubicles as standard
Easy to clean during and after events

Rear-mounted power outlets for food trucks and stalls
External lighting for safe nighttime event use
Integrated shelter for queuing and weather protection

Showers and changerooms for camping and sporting events
Laundry facilities for overnight and multi-day stays
Storerooms and service areas built into the layout
Kitchen and shelter for campsite amenity
Floorplans adapted to your showground's requirements

Classic gable roof for heritage showground settings
Decorative finials and fretwork
Colours matched to existing showground infrastructure

Hot-dip galvanised steel and aluminium elements throughout
Durable Colorbond Ultra roofing
Wood-look aluminium won't decay like timber
Easy-to-clean durable stainless steel fixtures
20-year warranty with a 50-year designed asset life

“Every Modus building is engineered to AS 1428.1, NCC Volume One, and the specific environmental conditions of its site. Compliance isn't something we add at the end - it's built into the design from the first conversation.”

Jon Cook,

Senior Design Consultant & Founder

Design in Practice:
Building Exterior

Traditional Gable Roof

Aluminium
Ventilation
Louvres

Perforated
screen panels

Single unisex,
accessible
toilet rooms

Gaps under walls
for ventilation,
ease of cleaning

Integrated kitchen
and wash station

Hot-dip-
galvanized
orb steel

Gas bottle

Design in Practice: Building Interior

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How to plan, design and  deliver a toilet building?

A practical 14-step guide to planning, designing, and delivering public toilets that are accessible, durable, and community-ready without blowing your timeline or budget.

What Our Clients Say

"Modus gave us the ability to adapt layouts to fit each showground's requirements - toilets, showers, storerooms and service areas."

Mark Chalk,

Asset and Maintenance Officer,
Infrastructure and Assets

"I valued the attention to detail and support from the Modus sales and technical team. I would not hesitate to use them again."

Mark Chalk,

Asset and Maintenance Officer,
Infrastructure and Assets

Erect Wall Panels

Pre-clad panels bolt into joiner channels chem-set into the concrete pad. The walls go up square, fast, and without specialist trades.

Install Roof and Frame

Pre-engineered roof purlins lift into place above the walls and bolt straight in. Verandah columns and roof sheets fit the same way.

Fit Trims and Fixtures

External trims close out the building. Internal fixtures are installed to manufacturer's instructions.

Past Showground Projects

Dungog Showground Campsite

Custom Burton for Dungog Shire Council with integrated toilets, showers, kitchen, and shelter as an all-in-one campsite amenity building
Fully equipped kitchen and communal shelter area providing a comfortable shared space for multi-night stays
DDA-compliant accessible showers, handrails, and cubicles catering to all visitors across events and camping
Heritage-style gable roof with perforated screen panels blending seamlessly into traditional showground setting
Positive feedback from visitors and council highlighting the thoughtful design, practicality, and improved showground and camping experience

Dubbo Showground

Custom Byron for Dubbo Regional Council with 16 single cubicles, 4 shower cubicles, and 2 ambulant cubicles serving one of NSW's busiest regional showgrounds
High-capacity layout with dedicated handwashing stations designed to handle peak demand from events drawing up to 20,000 visitors
Traditional gable roof with decorative verandah brackets complementing the heritage character
Perforated screen panels and stainless steel external basins providing ventilation, privacy, and durable outdoor handwashing for event-day crowds
Hot water via gas bottle for shower facilities supporting year-round use across agricultural shows and events

Cowra Showground

Custom Byron with 5 unisex cubicles and 1 UAT as part of multi-site showground amenities upgrade across NSW
Traditional gable roof with decorative verandah brackets matching the heritage character of a showground
Flood-resilient design with raised walls and water-resistant internals - the building was fully submerged during major flooding and returned to service with no damage
Hot-dip galvanised steel frame and non-porous materials enabling a quick hose-out and full recovery after flooding
Hot showers and camping amenities for year-round visitors supporting the showground's popular campsite within walking distance of Cowra town centre

Recommended Showground Buildings

Noosa

Versatile multi-use amenity building with opposing skillion roof. Cubicles configured for toilets, showers, changerooms, laundry, or storage.

Byron

Classic gable roof with traditional trimmings. High-capacity multi-use layout ideal for showgrounds with heritage character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a showground amenity building?

A showground amenity building is a prefab toilet, shower, and changeroom facility designed for the wide mix of uses an Australian showground supports, including agricultural shows, equestrian events, rodeos, music and sporting events, and community gatherings. Floorplans typically combine public toilets, accessible cubicles, camping showers, and service rooms in a single structure. Modus showground buildings sit within the Multi Use range.

How are showground amenity buildings sized for peak event crowds?

Showground amenities are typically sized for the annual show or major event rather than average daily use, with cubicle and basin counts based on projected peak attendance and event duration. Quick-turnover layouts, additional cubicles in female facilities to address peak demand, and wide circulation paths help reduce queueing at busy periods. Modus floorplans are tailored to each showground's peak event load and the demographics of expected attendees.

Can a showground amenity building include camping showers and laundries for showmen and competitors?

Yes. Modus Multi Use floorplans can incorporate camping showers, laundry facilities, and full ablution blocks alongside standard public toilets. These spaces support showmen, livestock handlers, equestrian competitors, and judges who camp on-site during major show weeks. Layouts can be split to separate competitor use from general public use where required.

Can showground amenity buildings include storage and service rooms?

Yes. Modus floorplans can be configured to include lockable storage rooms, service areas for ground staff, and livestock handler wash points alongside the standard toilet and shower modules. Combining these functions in a single building reduces the number of separate structures needed across the showground precinct.

Are showground amenity buildings used outside of show events?

Yes. Most Australian showgrounds support year-round community use, including local sports club training, school athletics carnivals, equestrian club events, markets, and community festivals. This consistent off-show use is a key reason councils and show societies invest in permanent amenity buildings rather than relying on temporary toilets during major events.

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