Shop Facade Upgrade Program
Snapshot
Maximum amount per application: $4,000 on a dollar-for-dollar basis
Total amount available per Financial Year: $20,000
Applications can be made throughout the year but may be put on hold once funds are exhausted
Available to Businesses, property owners that lease to a business.
Wattle Range Council Shop Facade Program
The Shop Facade Upgrade Program encourages business and property owners to enhance their street appeal by making small improvements to the public facade of their business.
The program aims to encourage the creation of attractive facades and to enhance the character of the region, which could have significant economic benefits.
"High-quality, well-maintained frontages contribute towards a strong sense of identity, make our streets feel safer, and are more inviting for local residents and visitors."
The Wattle Range Council Shop Facade Upgrade Program has been established to encourage business owners to invest in shopfront improvements.
The program is open to any business in the Wattle Range Council area that wishes to improve the shop facade and/or improve accessibility for people with a disability.
Preference will be given to shops in the land planning zones of Township, Township Activity Centre or Suburban Activity Centre. You can search your zone in the South Australian Property and Planning Atlas at www.sappa.plan.sa.gov.au.
To be eligible for assistance, you must be:
- A Wattle Range Council business or property owner that leases to a business located in the Wattle Range area (If the applicant is a tenant, written consent of the owner must be submitted with the application)
- Business open and located in the Wattle Range Council area
- Work to improve accessibility for people with a disability (e.g. ramp)
- Repainting of the building facade and windows
- Cleaning of the existing facade and removal of cladding or redundant material such as signs, air conditioning units or hoardings
- The introduction or upgrade to structural facade weather protection elements such as awnings
- Improvements to frontages that interact with the street, for example servery windows, bifold doors or large windows
- Installation/upgrade of business signage if part of a broader shopfront enhancement project
- Creative facade treatments such as murals or artwork, adding greening, feature lighting or other interesting elements
- Work to improve disability access (e.g. ramp)
- Total value of work exceeds $1,000.
Eligibility points of note
- Grants of up to $4,000 are awarded on a dollar-for-dollar basis unless special circumstances apply.
- Applicants must be able to contribute at least 50% of the total cost of the project, unless extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated.
- Application can be made at any time throughout the year, however applications may be put on hold once funds are exhausted.
- Payment of grant funding is made after the successful completion of the project by the applicant. All grants must be completed and claimed by 30 June of each financial year.
Guidelines
A full copy of the Grant Guidelines and Application Form can be downloaded below or alternatively hard copies can be collected at any Council Offices.
Shop Facade Upgrade Program Guidelines
Shop Facade Upgrade Program Application Form
Further information is available by contacting Council 08 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
How will my application be assessed?
The first stage is an eligibility check where Council staff will consider your application against the eligibility criteria. If the application meets all eligibility criteria it will proceed to the assessment stage where Council will evaluate how the proposed works fit with the below priorities:
- Enhances the presentation of a building or business; and/or
- Contributes to amenity and a more interesting and exciting street experience for residents and visitors; and/or
- Makes a creative and unique contribution to the streetscape; and/or
- Improve accessibility for people with a disability.
Both the eligibility and assessment stages are undertaken by Council staff. Where the property is a State or Local Heritage Place, professional advice from Council’s Local Heritage Adviser or Heritage SA will be obtained.
Application form
A full copy of the Grant Guidelines and Application Form can be downloaded below or alternatively hard copies can be collected at any Council Offices.
Shop Facade Upgrade Program Guidelines
Shop Facade Upgrade Program Application Form
Further information is available by contacting Council 08 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.