Mayor celebrates decision that cuts almost $1 million from Wollongong's bottom line

Council extends outdoor dining fee waiver to 2028 to support local hospitality and boost suburban activation

“If it helps that activation and vibrancy, and if that encourages people to get out and use these businesses in town or suburbs, then that’s a positive thing,” Lord Mayor Tania Brown said.

Wollongong City Council will forgo nearly $1 million in revenue over the next three years after voting to extend its outdoor dining fee waiver until mid-2028. It’s a move Lord Mayor Councillor Tania Brown says is critical to supporting local business activation.