Energising our main streets
Main streets are the heartbeat of regional towns and the Tarzia Liberal team has a plan to keep them beating strong.
The Liberal team has announced their policy to establish a $12 million ‘Main Street Activation Fund’ for regional councils to use on initiatives that support a thriving business and social community in their town.
Leader of the Opposition, Vincent Tarzia, said the fund is designed to be used for projects that energise main streets across regional South Australia.
“A thriving main street is an essential part of every community and we’re proud to support locals with ideas to create excitement in their towns,” Mr Tarzia said.
“This could include upgrades to building facades, putting on pop-up events, investment in street-art, more outdoor dining spaces or activating empty shopfronts.”
Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member for Heysen, Josh Teague said it’s an initiative that would energise many towns in his local community.
“When I think of the towns in my own electorate, the main street is a beloved place where we come together in good times and in bad, making them a vital investment,” Mr Teague said.
“A bustling main street not only fosters community pride but also stimulates the local economy by attracting visitors and supporting small businesses.
“A dedicated activation fund empowers local councils to preserve the unique character of our towns while promoting sustainability and accessibility for all residents.
“This fund could help towns through events outside their control – for example, it could have been beneficial in our local community following the devastating fire in our main shopping complex.
“With school holidays upon us, I encourage all South Australians to head to a regional town and support the main street economy.”
This investment is costed at $3 million a year over four years, with eligible councils able to apply for a competitive tender process for grants of up to $500,000 each.
Main streets are the heartbeat of regional towns and the Tarzia Liberal team has a plan to keep them beating strong.
The Liberal team has announced their policy to establish a $12 million ‘Main Street Activation Fund’ for regional councils to use on initiatives that support a thriving business and social community in their town.
Leader of the Opposition, Vincent Tarzia, said the fund is designed to be used for projects that energise main streets across regional South Australia.
“A thriving main street is an essential part of every community and we’re proud to support locals with ideas to create excitement in their towns,” Mr Tarzia said.
“This could include upgrades to building facades, putting on pop-up events, investment in street-art, more outdoor dining spaces or activating empty shopfronts.”
Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Member for Heysen, Josh Teague said it’s an initiative that would energise many towns in his local community.
“When I think of the towns in my own electorate, the main street is a beloved place where we come together in good times and in bad, making them a vital investment,” Mr Teague said.
“A bustling main street not only fosters community pride but also stimulates the local economy by attracting visitors and supporting small businesses.
“A dedicated activation fund empowers local councils to preserve the unique character of our towns while promoting sustainability and accessibility for all residents.
“This fund could help towns through events outside their control – for example, it could have been beneficial in our local community following the devastating fire in our main shopping complex.
“With school holidays upon us, I encourage all South Australians to head to a regional town and support the main street economy.”
This investment is costed at $3 million a year over four years, with eligible councils able to apply for a competitive tender process for grants of up to $500,000 each.
With school holidays upon us, I encourage all South Australians to head to a regional town and support the main street economy.
