Central Coast Council is on a mission to improve the look of businesses around the region, with applications for its Façade Improvement Support Program set to open on November 1.
The program will provide $120,000 to eligible Central Coast businesses and commercial property owners to enhance their building facades and improve accessibility with dollar-for-dollar matched funding.
Council’s Director of Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said the program is being piloted at four town centres on the Coast and will contribute to town centre revitalisation and support visitation.
“A total of $120,000 in funding will be available to provide financial assistance to businesses and commercial property owners located in the town centres of Wyong, Gosford, The Entrance and Toukley,” Smith said.
“This funding will support the enhancement of facades, and improve access, aesthetics, and overall visitor experience.
“The dollar-for-dollar matched funding will be provided for the cost of works, labour and materials to a maximum value of $5,000 (ex GST) per property.
“This is a pilot program and if it is successful may be able to be rolled out to other town centres across the Coast in the future.”
Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council’s Façade Improvement Support Program builds the community’s capacity to take part in revitalisation across the Coast.
“This funding is a chance for our businesses and commercial property owners to take part in revitalising our town centres, by updating their façades and improving accessibility to enable all members of the community to enjoy the amenities on offer,” he said.
Applications close at midnight on November 30.
To review the funding guidelines and to apply visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grants.
Primary source: Media release, Oct 24, 2022 Central Coast Council