Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes, Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello and Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope hosted dozens of key business leaders and operators at the Museum of Contemporary Art, where a raft of ideas were discussed to re-ignite Sydney’s economy as the countdown to summer begins.
"We have heard loud and clear from those on the front lines about what is needed to restore public confidence and get the city buzzing again to ensure businesses have a bumper summer while keeping the people safe,” Mr Perrottet said.
“Our health response has been strong and that will allow us to have a strong economic response to ensure Sydney is ready for summer, which is just 73 days away.”
Mr Perrottet said the Government was already working with City of Sydney Council to ensure retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants had the best opportunities possible across the Christmas and summer trading period.
“We are exploring a range of options and ideas and are willing to invest in the right projects that support businesses and jobs.”
At the Summit the NSW Government and City of Sydney Council agreed to explore a range of possible measures, including:
- Allowing more flexible outdoor dining and seating arrangements;
- Establish outdoor entertainment stages throughout the CBD;
- Enhance promotion of cultural institutions and allow them to stay open later;
- Increase promotion and advertising to attract people into the Sydney CBD;
- Explore COVID-safe creative ideas such as hosting outdoor cultural events;
- Recruiting local artists to perform in dining areas and entertainment precincts;
- Longer retail trading hours;
- More flexible public transport options.
The relevant ideas, issues and options raised at the Summit today will help shape policy, inform the upcoming NSW State Budget and be channelled through to work already underway such as the outdoor dining taskforce headed by Minister Victor Dominello.
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