They're Off And Racing!

Thirty local businesses have taken the challenge and are getting into the Grand Prix spirit by taking part in the 2001 Qantas Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Bass Coast Best Dressed Business Competition.

By Bass Coast Shire Council - 21st September 2001 - Back to News

From Grantville to Inverloch and everywhere in between, local businesses owners and operators are decorating their businesses to reflect the excitement and thrills of the 2001 Qantas Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

"These businesses are creating a welcoming atmosphere for the thousands of visitors expected to flock to Bass Coast for this world class event," said Cr Miranda Sage, Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council. "Plus, they’re in the in the running for great prizes including tickets to the 2001 Qantas Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix."

Cr John Gains and representatives from both the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Phillip Island Motor Sports will start judging the competition on Friday 28 September. Winners will be announced at the Council meeting on Wednesday 3 October.

The competition is supported by Bass Coast Shire Council, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Lombard the Paper People.

Check out the displays in these local businesses:

ANZ Bank, Cowes · BP Service Station, Grantville
Cowes Newsagency · Cowes Police Station
Cowes Pharmacy · Cowes One Stop Shop
Foreshore Café, Rhyll · Foreshore Café Bar, Rhyll
Grantville Newsagency · Ibis Inn, Cape Paterson
Island Past and Presents · Island Style, Cowes
Jetty Restaurant, Cowes · Marken’s on the Avenue, Wonthaggi
Melaleuca Lodge, Cowes · O’Donnell Optical, Wonthaggi
Pandemonium for Kids, Cowes · Phillip Island Butchers
Phillip Island Nature Park · Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser
Pinos Trattoria, Cowes · The Lazy Wave, Cowes
The Male Centre, Cowes · Tram Terminus Café, Grantville
San Remo Pharmacy · San Remo Hotel/Motel
U-Neek Souvenirs, Cowes · Waterfront Computers, Cowes
South Coast Kitchens, Newhaven · Westernport Water Authority, Cowes

Picture sent via email: Sam Bennett and Roslyn Jenzen from Bass Coast Shire Council are getting into the Grand Prix spirit at Council’s Wonthaggi Office.

For more information contact:

Carol McCormack, Communications Co-ordinator

Ph: 5671 2296 Mobile: 0407 557 620 Fax: 5671 2222

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: basscoastshire@gippslander.com

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