Mill Park’s The Stables Shopping Centre will receive a $200,000 facelift if the Liberals and Nationals win government at next month’s state election.
The upgrade will go towards security cameras, lighting upgrades, arborist tree management, as well as maintenance to communal areas such as bathrooms and walkways around the centre.
The funding pledge is part of the Liberals and Nationals’ $30 million Local Shopping Strip Recovery Plan, which aims to help small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2020 and 2021.
Opposition small business spokesman David Southwick said the commitment is a perfect example of how investing in our suburban infrastructure truly delivers for the local community.
“For Victoria to be number one again, the first step is to give local traders positive and practical support so they can stay open and grow their business,” he said.
Liberal candidate for Mill Park, Paige Yap, said investing in local shopping strips was vital to support the communities that rely on them.
“The northern suburbs are growing rapidly and it’s so important we encourage residents to stay and shop local, as well as support local traders in our community after two years of lockdowns.”
