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Calls for expressions of interest for surplus land

By Latrobe City Council - 14th March 2002 - Back to News

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Latrobe City Council is inviting expressions of interest from community based organisations and community service providers that may be interested in purchasing properties identified as surplus to the City’s requirements.

Latrobe Chief Executive Officer, Richard Hancock, said that independent consultants had completed a process to determine if the North and West Wings on the Traralgon Civic Precinct were suitable for the relocation of the Traralgon and District Historical Society, the Traralgon Band and the Traralgon Neighborhood House. "None of those properties could have been easily modified to meet those groups’ needs," Mr Hancock said.

Mr Hancock also confirmed Council’s intention to retain and utilise the former Traralgon City building as a Library and Citizen Service Centre. Mr Hancock said that a list of properties to be included in the expression of interest process had now been finalised.

The invitations for expressions of interest relate to:

• Resource Centre 59 - 61 Breed Street, Traralgon
• Part of 13 Breed Street, Traralgon
• West Wing, Kay Street, Traralgon
• North Wing, Church Street, Traralgon
• 217 – 223 Princess Highway, Morwell

Mr Hancock said the expression of interest process was adopted by Council at its September 2001 Ordinary Meeting, moved by Councillor Hanning and seconded by Councillor Middlemiss.

"Council has been preparing for the expression of interest process since that time. However, the independent consultant’s process has impacted on the timeframe for advertising. Council has agreed on this staged process in order to exhaust the opportunity for the best outcome for the Traralgon community prior to any open auction," Mr Hancock said.

Mr Hancock said that there were a number of other properties listed in the September 2001 report that will not be included in the expression of interest process at this stage, given other factors that continue to exist. "These include Latrobe House in Morwell and the Morwell Library, both of which are likely to be included in negotiations with the Department of Justice regarding the site of the Justice Precinct in Morwell," Mr Hancock said.

"Discussions are continuing with the Traralgon Neighborhood House regarding their possible relocation to the Kath Teychenne Centre, and the current property occupied by them will not be included in the expression of interest process at this stage.

Mr Hancock said that the expression of interest process will be widely advertised and that while Council would not be bound to accept any of the submissions received, he hoped that a good outcome would be achieved for both Council and the community.

Latrobe City Mayor, Councillor Brendan Jenkins, said Council was particularly keen to hear from community services providers. "While there has already been a great deal of commercial interest, Council gave a commitment to seek other benefits for the community, through this process," Cr Jenkins said.

Expressions of interest close on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. Further information is available from Latrobe City Council, telephone 1300 367 700.

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• Latrobe City Council calls on $48.2M commitment of previous federal government for Energy to Waste Facility at Maryvale Mill
  Latrobe City Council is calling the federal government to uphold the $48.2 million commitment made to the Energy to Waste Facility at Maryvale Mill in April 2022.
• Bass Coast Shire Council calls for Inverloch to remain in the State District of Bass in response to proposed change to State Electoral boundaries
  Bass Coast Shire Council will develop a submission, advocating for Inverloch to remain in the State District of Bass, following a proposal to change State Electoral boundaries.
• Latrobe City Council calls on federal candidates to secure $3.25M to complete in Traralgon Flood Recovery Project
  Latrobe City Council is calling on Federal candidates to invest in the Traralgon Flood Recovery Project across Traralgon Recreation Reserve and Glenview Park.
• Bass Coast Shire Council calls on Victorian government to provide sufficient funding for school crossings to better protect kids
  Bass Coast Shire Council strongly urges the Victorian government to provide sufficient funding to secure the future of the stressed school crossings program - or risk putting pupils in increasing danger.
• Latrobe City Council calls to preserve Lake Narracan following the closure of Yallourn Power Station in 2028
  Latrobe City Council will make a submission to the State Government calling to preserve Lake Narracan's weir and water levels following the closure of Yallourn Power Station in 2028.
• Russell Broadbent calls for action to better protect hardworking Australians against scammers
  Russell Broadbent advocates for stronger measures against scammers after Australians lost billions. Urges industry accountability and praises pending legislation for protection.
• Latrobe City Council calls on property owners to place secondary residences to help with housing shortage
  Latrobe City Council is calling on property owners across Latrobe City to consider placing secondary properties on the rental market.
• Desperate Triple-Zero calls unanswered and long ambulance waits from result from Andrews Labor government
  Crisis in Victoria's health system that's being ignored by the Andrews Labor government.
• Optus outage prompts calls for mandated domestic mobile roaming and need for pilot in rural areas
  Urgency is stressed due to the cost-of-living crisis and impending natural disasters, advocating for enhanced coverage, safety, and a common-sense approach to the issue.
• Wellington Shire Council calls for concerns and suggestions during pandemic with Living Well During COVID-19 plan
  Residents of Wellington to give their suggestions to help improve wellbeing during the pandemic.
• Arson incident at Fish Creek Football Netball Club renews calls for increased police presence
  Danny O'Brien, Nationals Member for Gippsland South, reiterates the need for enhanced police presence following the arson at Fish Creek Football Netball Club. Advocates for increased staffing in local stations.
• Baw Baw Shire Council calls for more storm relief support from state and federal governments
  Baw Baw Shire Council has called on the State and Federal Governments to fulfil their promises and provide more support in the aftermath of the June storm events.
• Latrobe City Council calls for Victorian government to support for timber industry
  Release of code of practice for timber industry that has been on a long delayed by the state government.
• Darren Chester backs calls for pedestrian crossing at McNairn road in Traralgon
  Securing federal funding to construct a safe pedestrian crossing at McNairn Road in Traralgon.
• Calling artists for Coal Creek 50th Anniversary Exhibition to submit expressions of interest by 31 Jan 2024
  South Gippsland Council seeks artists or collectives for the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum's 50th Anniversary Exhibition. Submit your expressions of interest by January 31, 2024, envisioning "South Gippsland or the world in 50 years.
• Expressions of Interest for on-ground works such as waterway fencing, weed control, revegetation and earthmoving by 14 April 2023
  Expressions of Interest are invited for preferred contractors to undertake agricultural fencing, weed control, revegetation, earthmoving, truck and equipment hire.
• Expressions of interest in sale of 2,000 ML winter fill water from Mitchell River catchment now open
  Southern Rural Water seeks expressions of interest for the sale of 2,000 ML of winter fill water in Mitchell River catchment, subject to eligibility and licensing requirements.
• Russell Broadbent calls talks on a return to self-sufficiency
  Government to identify take responsibility for need to prioritise the citizens health and wellbeing.
• Russell Broadbent reveals doctor suspensions amid Covid and due process concerns citing Dr Valerie case
  Russell Broadbent exposes suspensions of doctors during Covid, citing Dr. Valerie's case of vaccine exemptions leading to harsh actions, questioning the due process and impact on medical professionals.
• Expressions of interest open for Baw Baw Shire Council advisory committees until 15 July 2022
  Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members looking to join three Advisory Committees to help inform and influence future council decisions.
• Delay in start of regional Victoria roadworks revamp due to slow design process will put communities at risk
  Poor road conditions in Victoria are costing lives and the failure to fast-track the design process for life-saving road projects has resulted in communities being at risk.
• Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor calls meeting on 26 October 2022 for 2021/22 Annual Report
  Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan intends to call a council meeting to be held on Wednesday 26 October for the purpose of considering the 2021/22 Annual Report.
• Expressions of interest for stallholders of inaugural Baw Baw Early Childhood Careers Expo on May open until 4 March 2024
  Local businesses offering early childhood careers, training, or pathways are encouraged to apply for stallholders at the inaugural Early Childhood Careers Expo on May 30.
• Expressions of Interest for new Bass Coast BMX, Pump Track and Mountain Bike reference group open until 6 April 2023
  BMX/Mountain Bike Group seeks diverse members to advise council on suitable locations and strategy development for bike trails.
• Expressions of interest wanted for Springboard FReeZA Committee and the Young Voices Program by 28 February 2023
  Baw Baw Shire Council is excited to announce two youth opportunities aimed at empowering and engaging young people in our community.
• Expressions of interest open to harvest Tambo River winterfill allocation of 1000 ML by 12 October 2022
  Up to 1,000 ML of this water is now to be allocated on a winterfill basis. Winterfill water can only be harvested from the Tambo River and tributaries from 1 July to 31 October each year.
• Expressions of interest open for Baw Baw Environmental Voice Advisory Committee by 15 December 2023
  Baw Baw Shire seeks applicants for Environmental Voice Advisory Committee (EVAC). Join to influence local environmental decisions; applications open till Dec 15. Meetings quarterly, impacting sustainability strategies.
• Livingstone Park upgrades for Omeo mountain bike trails and Holiday Park lease expressions of interest by 30 August 2023
  East Gippsland Council update on the Omeo mountain bike trails for July 2023.
• Expressions of Interest sought for 'Threads exhibition' Coal Creek by 12 February 2023
  Coal Creek Community Park and Museum will be holding an exhibition in March and April 2023 titled THREADS.
• Writing competition calls for fiction about Latrobe City
  Writing competition that would that tells about the past, present and the people of the city.
• Fix our Road Network advocacy campaign calls Victorian government to invest in Drouin and Warragul
  Community urged to join the campaign on an online platform 'Fix Baw Baw's Road Network' to let the government know that arterial road planning is urgently needed in Baw Baw Shire's largest towns.
• Ambulance Victoria report reveals prolonged wait times and urgent action required in South Gippsland
  Renewed calls for urgent action to enhance ambulance response times in Gippsland South due to increased wait times per a recent Ambulance Victoria report. The Nationals' Danny O'Brien urges government intervention to improve emergency services.
• Bass Coast Reconciliation Network calls to heal country as part of NAIDOC week 2021
  Celebrating NAIDOC week through art, supporting the contribution and talent of the first nation in Bass Coast.
• Andrews Labor government all quiet on planning for Traralgon highway bypass
  Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says it's critical the Andrews Government accelerates the consultation process for the final planning and design of the long-awaited Traralgon bypass.
• Community feedback wanted for wind farm at Dutson Downs by 5 March 2023
  Gippsland Water is asking local residents and customers to help it decide whether land it manages at Dutson Downs should be made available to build or host a wind farm.
• Request for Wellington Shire businesses to list with council to be promoted to the 50,000 visitors for Archibald Prize exhibition in October at Gippsland Art Gallery
  Council is encouraging the businesses and community groups to send their expressions of interest for the Archibald Prize exhibition.
• Mallacoota-Genoa Road upgrade must be protected from Labor budget cuts demands Darren Chester
  Darren Chester, Federal Member for Gippsland, calls on the Albanese government to protect road safety and bushfire recovery projects from budget cuts, including the $10m Mallacoota-Genoa Road upgrade.