MAYOR Adam Roberts is calling on locals to support small businesses to get back on their feet after recent flooding.
Trading has now resumed for several impacted businesses along low-lying areas such as Short Street, Hastings River Drive and Settlement Point.
“As the dust starts to settle on a tumultuous four weeks for the region, I’d urge our community to start giving back to small businesses and local traders who were forced to close and clean up following the May floods,” Mayor Roberts said.
“While the event may have passed, the lingering financial impacts will last much longer.
“Recouping lost trade from closures, spoiled produce and building damage all adds up.
“A small financial outlay from individuals such as buying a cup of coffee or meal at your local cafe or purchasing some fresh seafood will have a big impact as businesses continue their recovery journey.”
The Mayor also urged support for sports clubs.
“Volunteer organisations – such as our sporting clubs – who have been forced to shut their canteens while the sports fields have been closed, have also been impacted.
“If you’re taking your kids out for local sport this weekend, think about spending a few dollars to re-build their coffers.”
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has developed a survey for businesses to share their experiences of flood impacts, which is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMHCTourism.
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