Outdoor dining and parklet trial

Dining solutions on offer in after dark trial

In a move to support a bustling hospitality after dark industry, the City of Logan is offering access to a range of furniture and temporary infrastructure as part of a new trial.

Council recently endorsed a Night Time Economy Strategy to pave the way for more businesses to thrive after the sun goes down.

A part of that strategy includes supplying interested businesses with outdoor furniture and infrastructure to create parklets – small extensions of public space on streets.

The expression of interest period in the trial runs until Saturday, August 31.

Mayor Jon Raven said the trial was designed to help grow the City of Logan after dark.

“We want to support Logan’s nighttime economy any way we can,” Cr Raven said.

“This trial will help local businesses to trade outside and stay open longer.

“As the youngest and fasting growing city in Queensland, I’m sure our residents will love the extra options for a night out.”

Successful applicants will be loaned associated infrastructure and equipment at no cost through the trial.

The parklet option includes the temporary provision of a prefabricated removable structure consisting of decking, barriers and built-in seating which can be located on an existing on-street parking bay.

Businesses seeking only outdoor furniture will have the opportunity to loan furniture and obtain assistance to progress outdoor dining permits.

The duration of the loan period depends on interest in the project and the number of successful applicants.

The trial is supported by a grant from the Queensland Government’s Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s Locally Led Economic Recovery Program.

For more information about the trial, including how to lodge an expression of interest, visit loed.com.au/outdoor-dining/