Council and Cowes traders get set for last MotoGP hurrah

Key points

• Final preparations are underway for the last Phillip Island MotoGP, with the Cowes streetscape project nearing completion. The $9.6 million upgrade includes new plants, drainage, and decorative rocks.
• Local trader Rosa Scarlato expresses mixed emotions about the event's end but hopes for a successful final race. The event features three days of racing, live music, and scenic coastal views.
• The Bass Coast Shire Council reports most works are finished ahead of the October 23-25 event.