Moyne offers façade upgrade grants

Published on 08 August 2022

Business across Moyne Shire can now apply to Council’s Business Façade improvement program to help give their shopfronts a spruce up.

The annual program is now open with matched dollar for dollar grants up to $5000 available for eligible businesses.

Mayor Cr Ian Smith said it was the third round of the popular program and was an important way for Council to continue to support business owners.

“For business owners, this funding will give them the opportunity to enhance their street appeal and make improvements to not only boost the individual business, but to improve the overall streetscape and make our towns an even more attractive place to live and visit,” he said.

“Whether it’s a fresh coat of paint, new signage or a new verandah and windows, we encourage all small business operators and property owners to take up this opportunity to enhance their building façade and make improvements they otherwise may not have been able to afford.”

Last year, Council allocated funding towards a number of business across the Shire, including Port Fairy IGA and Liquor, Mortlake Motors, Le Crepe Man of Belfast, Mortlake Newsagency, Seacombe House, Cobbs Bakery, Port Fairy Physiotheraphy, Juno Boutique, Nirranda Arts and Crafts Centre and The Passage Port Fairy.

These businesses received great feedback from visitors and locals, as well as reporting an increase in visitation from patronage and foot traffic.

Applications to the $50,000 fund close September 30 and more information on eligibility and how to apply can be found online at www.moyne.vic.gov.au/facade or by calling Council’s Economic Development team on 1300 656 564