Mission Beach CBD revitalisation project helps establish Shop Local campaign

A Far North tourism destination in the midst of a $16m CBD upgrade is offering shoppers financial incentives to support local traders impacted by construction.

Arun Singh Mann

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September 25, 2024 - 5:00AM

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Mission Beach businesses have banded together to launch a Shop Local campaign with $200 per week on offer for shoppers during the construction of the CBD revitalisation project. The Garage Bar and Brewhouse's Mattie Rix and Chris Lawrence. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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A Far North tourism destination in the midst of a $16m CBD upgrade is offering shoppers financial incentives to support local traders impacted by construction.

Mission Beach’s CBD, featuring more than 30 businesses, is undergoing construction works for Stage 2 of its CBD revitalisation project, set to “transform the streetscape of Village Green Precinct” and adjacent Porter Promenade as well upgrade ageing stormwater infrastructure.

To assist businesses who may be feeling a little dusty and dazzled from the jackhammers, Cassowary Coast Regional Council on Friday launched its Shop Local campaign.

Customers who spend $5 or more at participating stores will enter a draw to win $100, with two winners announced each week, until the end of June, 2025.

Joey’s Cafe owner Joey Baldwin said the campaign would help remind visitors local businesses were open an operating.

“We deeply appreciate the support from our community as we go through this transformation process,” he said.

“The final design aims to create an even more vibrant town centre while preserving the relaxed charm and distinctive character that makes Mission Beach unique.”

Details of the campaign are available at shopmissionbeach.com.au

arun.singhmann@news.com.au