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East Gippsland Shire Council confirms land sale in Nicholson following strong community support
East Gippsland Shire Council will sell land in Nicholson to the Victorian government for an early learning and childcare centre, following strong community support, with 86% of submissions backing the decision.
East Gippsland Shire Council is proceeding with the sale of land at 1010 Princes Highway, Nicholson, following overwhelming community support. In December 2024, councillors decided to pursue selling part of the land around Nicholson Primary School to the Victorian government for educational purposes, including an early learning and childcare centre.
East Gippsland Shire Council owns land near Nicholson Primary School and plans to sell part to the Victorian government for education, including an early learning and childcare centre
Nicholson land sale
Mayor Cr John White said community consultation had been an important part in the decision to proceed with the land sale, and feedback received supported council's decision. "Feedback received through our community consultation in January and February was overwhelmingly positive for the sale of the property to the Department of Education. There were 111 (86%) submissions received in support of the sale," John said.
There were eight submissions that did not support the property sale, and nine that were 'unsure/other'. "The community told us that as a fast-growing area, having such a facility supporting families, the school and broader community is exactly what Nicholson needs. We thank everyone for their feedback," John said.
More information about the land sale is available from Your Say website or our service centres. To know more, read the January 2025 media release.
Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.
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