Greater Shepparton transformed Federation Square into Shepp Square from 9 April until 21 April in 2018, giving one of Melbourne’s busiest hubs a taste of the great things that happen in our region.
The Shepp Square exhibition-style event highlighted Greater Shepparton with the aim of attracting visitors, investment and new residents to our region.
It also provided a point of sale opportunity and exposure to new markets and clients for our local businesses.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe, said it took a community-wide effort to pull off a project as big as Shepp Square.
“It was wonderful to have such a broad representation from local businesses and all sectors of our community in Shepp Square,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“It put such a bright light on our region and gave it significant exposure.
“Shepp Square was an incredible opportunity to share what we can offer here in Greater Shepparton and that is great lifestyle, visitor experiences and business opportunities.
“The award is recognition of the effort of our community coming together to showcase Greater Shepparton. Uniting for the greater good is something that Greater Shepparton excels at.”
The Special Projects category recognises exceptional and one off initiatives. Projects must assist the community and be over and above Council’s day-to-day activities.
“Importantly the award is recognition of the progressive, productive and bold region we are,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“Council is proactive and will continue to pursue opportunities to showcase and attract interest in our region.”
This is the second award Council has received for Shepp Square, with the project taking home bronze at the recent RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.
The 2019 LGPro Award makes it back-to-back wins for Greater Shepparton, having won the Special Projects category in 2018 for the Greater Shepparton Great Things Happen Here campaign.
