Following the opening of the GIL Hub Library earlier this year, the Gilgandra Shire Council's brand new Business Innovation Space is now available to lease.  

After the town's local Target shut-down in July 2019, the building was bought by council then turned into the GIL Hub Library.  

The dedicated Business Innovation Space, opens on to Miller Street in Gilgandra’s CBD. It comes furnished with installed cabinetry, lockable drawers and cupboards, a fully functional sink area, and mobile desk plus two office chairs.  

Inside the GIL Hub Library Business Innovation Space. Image: Gilgandra Shire Council

New or existing businesses can rent the space on a short-term lease of up to six-months to test out their ideas or expand their business.  

Economic Development Committee (EDC) chair, Councillor Nick White said the space was designed with opportunity in mind.  

“GSC is excited to see the community-driven opportunities that will emerge through the leasing of this space, and encourages anyone interested to reach out to the team to discuss their big ideas 

"The GIL Library Hub Business Innovation Space will support interested innovators through business training and networking opportunities, planning guidance, promotional opportunities and events."  

GIL Hub Library also includes two other spaces businesses can book to host meetings or run workshops in.  

The business space is part of GSC's Gilgandra Activation Blueprint, which included the 'Grow Gilgandra' and 'Shop Local' programs, with a goal of reaching a population of 5000 in the coming years.  

Tourism and Activation Co-ordinator at GSC Gillian Foran says GSC is "open to anyone's ideas," 

"We don't have an ideal business in mind.  

"The only parameters are either they already have a business in Gilgandra or that they're looking to establish one."  

Any businesses who want to lease the space can submit and EOI until the closing date on 23 June.