The Minister for Police and Emergency Services is encouraging communities to visit businesses within the Southern Highlands as the region reopens for business following the bushfires.
The Minister, David Elliott said the decision to reopen followed determinations from NSW Police, NSW Rural Fire Service, Transport for NSW and local councils.
“After the horror bushfire season we’ve had, it’s been heartwarming to see the outpouring of community support and donations,” Mr Elliott said.
“But the best thing you can do to support a bushfire-affected town is show up with an empty stomach and a full wallet,” he said.
“The Southern Highlands has long been a favourite for traditional day trippers and motoring enthusiasts and I encourage everyone to go inject some cash into the local economy, sample a few pies, and thank the local emergency services.”
State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys said much-needed tourism could help businesses get back on their feet following the fires.
“This area was hit hard by recent bushfires and now that the threat has been abated, we want to see people come together and spend some cash to help kick-start the local economy,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said.
