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Expression Of Interest Process For Gippsland Logistics Precinct

Latrobe City Council will move to the next stage in the proposed development of the Gippsland Logistics Precinct in Morwell following a resolution at Monday’s council meeting.

By Latrobe City Council - 24th November 2009 - Back to News

The resolution paves the way for the commencement of the expression of interest process for the development and operation of the precinct.

The precinct is located alongside the Princes Freeway adjacent to the Mid-Valley complex and comprises the currently unused Gippsland Intermodal Freight Terminal, and 64 hectares of undeveloped land owned by council.

Latrobe City councillor, Cr Graeme Middlemiss, said the expression of interest (EOI) process would commence in February 2010, with the aim of identifying a number of firms who could potentially operate the terminal and develop the site.

"Following the EOI, selected firms will then be invited to tender for the development and operation of the site," Cr Middlemiss explained.

"A number of companies have estimated the likely volumes of freight they would process through the Gippsland Logistics Precinct, and these estimates indicate potential viability for the project, making the site very attractive to any prospective developers," Cr Middlemiss added.

Cr Bruce Lougheed said that Latrobe City is also close to concluding negotiations for a lease for the Gippsland Intermodal Freight Terminal with V/Line, after receiving positive advice last year from the Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky, giving Latrobe City Council approval to commence negotiations.

"The leased land being negotiated along with adjacent council owned land is proposed to be developed into the Gippsland Logistics Precinct," Cr Lougheed explained.

"The council resolution now provides the go ahead to move towards implementation of an EOI process, seeking private sector interest in the development and ongoing operation of the terminal.

"Latrobe City Council’s role will be predominately to facilitate the development of the site by assisting to secure federal or state government financial assistance and to protect the use of the site via a long term lease," Cr Lougheed said.

A copy of the project plan is available on the Latrobe City Council website www.latrobe.vic.gov.au.


Source: www.gippsland.com

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