Community markets in the Port of Echuca Precinct

⁠⁠⁠An Expression of Interest process is open to host community markets in the Port of Echuca Precinct.

The priority is to encourage locals and visitors to linger in the precinct, recognising that events and attractions add to the vibrancy of the precinct.

Criteria:

Applications will be considered through an expression of interest process from cooperatives and incorporated associations within Campaspe Shire.
Applications from other community groups and committees outside the shire will be considered, at the discretion of Council.
Applications from commercial market holders will not be considered.

Markets:

Goods for sale must be locally made or grown produce and products, second-hand goods, crafts and hand made goods.
No resellers will be permitted.
Port of Echuca Precinct:

The precinct is the area bounded by the roundabout at the corner of Heygarth and High Streets, along to the Visitor Information Centre, through to the roundabout at Warren Street, and the area between the Campaspe and Murray Rivers. and the areas known as Hopwood Gardens, Pop Up Park, Aquatic Reserve and the Onion Patch.

The car park area of the Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre is excluded from this area.

Location / Timing:

Permission may be granted for hosting a market from a park, garden or reserve which is the property of, and is maintained by, Campaspe Shire Council. The preferred timing for markets is holiday long weekend, or any other Sunday throughout the year.

When a market is planned to coincide with major precinct events, the written approval of the event committee must be provided.

Twilight markets may be held on a more regular basis throughout the year, once approved by Council.

Application:

Applications are open, closing on Friday, 30 July.

Applications will be considered and the applicant advised the outcome.