Flood-impacted commercial property owners and landlords in Tweed will soon be able to apply for support to get businesses back up and running, thanks to a $30 million investment from the Australian and NSW governments.
Member for Tweed Geoff Provest welcomed the support, saying the Northern Rivers Commercial Property – Return to Business Support grant will help repair commercial premises so businesses can reopen their doors as soon as possible.
“It is critically important to give maximum support to flood-affected Tweed businesses which have had to battle not only with the 2022 natural disaster but the previous years of COVID and the border shutdown,” Mr Provest said.
“The Liberal and Nationals Government is supporting affected businesses directly with these new grants and also indirectly with massive investment in the Tweed with the new Tweed Valley Hospital, major upgrades of Tweed schools and the big expansion of Kingscliff TAFE.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the grants will support the repair of commercial premises to help businesses reopen their doors, get locals back to work and keep the economy moving.
“Whether it’s a local café or restaurant, hairdresser or store, mechanics or butcher, this program is about delivering a practical solution that will make a real difference for commercial landlords, and impacted business owners, their staff and customers,” Mr Toole said.
Applications for the Northern Rivers Commercial Property – Return to Business Support Grant will open at the end of September.
Customers are able to register to be notified when applications open by contacting Service NSW on 13 77 88.
The Northern Rivers Commercial Property – Return to Business Support Grant is part of the $3.5 billion committed by the Australian and NSW governments to help the communities impacted by the recent floods.
Flood-impacted commercial property owners and landlords in the Northern Rivers will be able to apply for up to $50,000. For a full list of all available support, visit nsw.gov.au/floods or call Service NSW 13 77 88