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A collection of the region’s success stories to hit the streets
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“Meet you at the square”
THERE are an abundance of success stories about local businesses that have helped to shape the Goulburn Valley and continue to help the region thrive, and you can read all about them in this year’s Our Goulburn Continued on page 19 Valley magazine. COMFORTABLE, SAFE AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT DESIRED… From left, local resident, Nicholas Bamford, Wyndham Street trader and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry CBD Revitalisation Sub Committee chair, John Anderson and Fryers Street trader and Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry board member, Wendy Crow enjoying a coffee and a chat in what could become a ‘town square’ in Shepparton’s Fraser Street. Photo: David Lee.
A town square for Shepparton
By David Lee WITH tenders for options of redeveloping the Maude Street Mall having been considered at a special council meeting yesterday, there is hope that a town square could be introduced as a part of the mall plan to breathe new life back into Shepparton’s CBD. The square would be a family friendly, safe space for socialising, enjoying food and drink with entertainment where people of all ages could congregate. The idea, which was included in local business owner, Wendy
Crow’s mall concept would also include a playground and landscaping to beautify the
area. Wyndham Street trader, John Anderson said, “History shows that the town square was a meeting place for all members of the community. “A town square is alive during the day with people shopping and relaxing in the area and activated at night by local food outlets Continued on page 18 creating a welcoming atmosphere.