Bayside Council successfully applied for and received a $150K Open Streets Program grant from Transport for NSW that will be used to present a new Winter Wonderland celebration in Bexley North.
The Open Streets Program aims to inject vibrancy into local streets and help create thriving local places that support businesses, creative sectors, and the community through events and activations.
Bayside Council's application proposed turning a section of Shaw Street in Bexley North into a temporary pedestrian mall for a Winter Wonderland event.
Council is now planning a Winter Wonderland in Shaw Street that will bring local business and residents together for a day of market street trading and fun activities the whole family can enjoy.
The Open Streets Program is part of the NSW Government's Vibrant Streets Package and more information on the program can be found on: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/openstreets
Mayor Saravinovski said:
"This is a great opportunity to help bring our streets to life and encourage people to enjoy a day out while supporting local business," Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
Minister for Roads, Arts, Music and the Night-Time Economy, Jobs and Tourism John Graham said:
"We're excited to support this event in Bexley North.
"Too often our main streets are something we drive through, rather than drive to. Our streets are a critical part of our public and social infrastructure. Great streets make great towns and centres and reflect the local community and culture.
"The Open Streets program is about temporarily transforming our main streets into vibrant and welcoming public event spaces.
"The colour and diversity of these 130 events celebrates the unique personality of each town or suburb. This is what our vibrancy agenda is all about, backing locals to create events and entertainment that works for their local community."
