THE state government has announced $550,000 for Stawell’s revitalisation project.
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The project aims to boost economic activity and business opportunities by increasing accessibility and attracting more visitors.
Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said the project would revitalise Stawell.
“More jobs mean wages for locals and more money that can be spent in local businesses,” she said.
Northern Grampians Mayor Tony Driscoll said this was step two for the project – after the Retail Doctor’s consultation of the town.
“Step two is revitalising the town to make it more appealing to tourists, to locals and we’re going to grow our community and population a vibrant streetscape,” he said.
It will include construction of new on-street dining and retail zones, footpaths and pedestrian crossings to improve access to businesses Bayliss Street.
On Main Street, between Patrick Street and Victoria Place, the existing concrete road will be removed and reconstructed while the concrete pavement will be ripped up and replaced by a brick pavement to improve on street dining and retail capacity outside shop fronts.
New pedestrian crossings will also be built between Patrick Street and Victoria Place, drainage pits will be improved, and new street plantings, seating areas and wayfinding signage will be installed.
On the lower end of Main Street, between St George and Wimmera Streets, the road will be resealed and lanes narrowed, slowing of traffic and boost safety.
Footpaths will be widened to improve on street dining and retail, four new car parking spaces will be created and new landscaping will be carried out.