Jane Howlett,Minister for Small Business
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has provided more than $580,000 to businesses on the East Coast that have been affected by the recent closure of the Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge.
Fifty-four applicants have now received funding, providing much-needed support during this unprecedented event.
The Business Hardship – Critical Support Grant Program offered grants to all eligible impacted businesses located south of Lake Leake road along the Tasman Highway to Buckland including the towns of Buckland, Orford, Triabunna, Little Swanport and Swansea.
Businesses that could demonstrate that they are part of the supply chain through the delivery of essential goods and services in and out of the impacted areas were also eligible to apply.