Community
4 December, 2025
Funds flow to enhance Mortlake streetscape
MORTLAKE businesses are set to undergo a facelift thanks to more than $14,000 in funding under a popular council program.
Moyne Shire councillors last week unanimously voted in favour of approving $39,955 in funding to support 16 businesses under the 2025/2026 Business Façade Improvement Program.
Among the funding recipients was NPM Architects ($3168), Mortlake Organic Dairy ($3335), Golsworthy and Sons Home Hardware ($3335) and Ready Set Go ($3335).
The funding assists businesses and property owners on a dollar-for-dollar basis in improving their business façade in a bid to make streetscapes in commercial and shopping areas more appealing and inviting.
Moyne Shire Council mayor councillor Jordan Lockett said the program had a wider impact on businesses throughout the shire’s townships.
“This program helps businesses to flourish and makes our streetscapes more attractive and appealing,” he said.
“A well-presented shopfront attracts customers, encourages passers-by to stop in and contributes to making our communities great places to live and work.”
Improvements supported through the latest round include everything from painting and signage to stonework, window upgrades, roofing repairs and street-front verandah works.
“It’s fantastic to see businesses in each of our main centres benefiting from this program,” Cr Lockett said.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the works completed and the difference they will make to the appearance and feel of our streetscapes.”
One of the selection criteria is that any works are to be conducted by a contractor from within Moyne Shire.
The total value of the projects – when combined with business co-contributions – comes to $191,609, delivering a strong boost for the local economy.
The program was continued in this budget due to the success of previous rounds, with positive feedback from both businesses and the community.
The funding under the program was, however, reduced from $50,000 to $40,000 due to budget and demand considerations.
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