Makeover a Gorge-ous win for shopping strip

The project will breathe new life into the popular precinct by upgrading the streetscape and improving parking to make visits safer and more convenient.

Extensive planning, including consultation with business owners and shoppers, helped to set the vision, with work under way in late 2024.

Areal Property and First National Real Estate South Morang director Justin Sciola has been operating his business from the precinct since 2021.

“We look forward to it getting a fresh look that really complements the businesses we have along here.” – Justin Sciola, business owner

He said the revamp, which also includes welcome improvements to the rear car park, will help the strip’s businesses attract new clients and retain existing ones.

“We saw the value of this location because there is a lot of traffic and a lot of history in this area,” he said. “But it’s definitely ready for an upgrade now.”

The works are expected to continue until mid-2025.

The Gorge Road streetscape upgrade is supported by a $425,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.

For more information visit the Major Projects page.