Recent refurbishments have seen Stawell shopfronts fixed up to give several Main Street businesses a fresh look.
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At the northern end of the street Clarks Furniture is undergoing a significant paint job that has given it a completely fresh look.
Owner Llewelyn Clark said he had and his wife Anna had decided it was time the business’ front was refurbished after they purchased the building.
They bought after first taking over the business from Mr Llewelyn’s parents.
“My parents started the shop in the 60’s and I purchased the business in 2009,” he said.
“We just purchased the property as well and it was certainly in need of doing up.
“Now it is ours that pushed us to do it.”
Mr Clark said the work by other businesses had been part of the motivation to undergo a new paint job on his own building.
“Seeing what is happening around town too, with the other shops getting painted up, it has just given us extra enthusiasm to do it and business is buoyant in Stawell,” he said.
“Without doubt every business needs to look as good as possible.”
Further down Main Street Lanyon’s Blinds has also been undergoing a refurbishment.
The extensive works have seen the front of the shop closed off while the original awning that once front Main Street is restored.
Owner Rob Haswell said although he had continued operating despite the works he had always planned to restore the building to its original facade.
“The building had been let go for years and the veranda moved in the 50’s,” he said.
“I wanted to bring it back to its former glory.
“I have had to shut the building for a week, but we are still operating.
“It should be amazing for the town to see it all back together, I love old buildings, so it should just be beautiful when it is finished.”
Lanyon’s Blinds will see it front facade restored with lattice work matching the building’s original design.
Mr Haswell said it had taken some work to find the original design and have it manufactured for refurbishment.
The works at Clark’s Furniture did not require the shop to close, however it also saw part of the street taped off as a cherry picker, which allowed workers to paint the building.
Mr Clark said people might be wondering about what was behind all the construction and refurbishment works on Main Street.
“I think it is good for the town to have the Main Street looking as good as possible,” he said.
“People will see the streets cordoned off and should know what is happening with the businesses.”