Hepburn Shire Council has resolved to sell a number of parcels of land which have been deemed surplus to its needs.
In July, Councillors agreed to declare an intent to dispose of seven properties around the Shire, with five deemed suitable for affordable housing. The properties will be sold in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Disposal and Acquisition of Land Policy (Council Policy No. 93(C)).
Mayor, Tony Clark said the Council consulted the community prior to the decision to sell the seven properties.
“We are pleased that five of the seven properties have been identified as suitable sites for affordable housing. Supporting accessible and affordable housing is a key priority in our Council Plan, because everyone deserves a place that they can call home,” said Mayor Clark.
The seven properties are:
- 79A Raglan Street, Daylesford*
- 26 Raglan Street, Creswick*
- 10 Camp Street (pictured), Clunes – “Camp Hill Site”*
- 10 Semmens Avenue, Creswick*
- 313 Clunes Road, Creswick*
- 1 Armstrong Street, Daylesford
- 2 Creswick Road, Clunes
* deemed suitable for affordable housing.
“After significant community feedback, a decision was also made that Rea Lands Reserve in Daylesford will remain a public park and not be subject to sale. An arrangement will be made for gardening and maintenance, and Council reiterated its commitment to it remaining a public park. New signage to honour the legacy of Betty Rea will be added at the site,” said Mayor Clark.
The Council says proceeds of the potential sales, less the costs of disposal, will be invested in the establishment of a financial reserve to support grant co-contributions as proposed in Council’s Financial Vision, designed to assist Council in meeting co-contribution requirements associated with external funding opportunities.
Investigating potential surplus land supports objectives outlined in the Council Plan 2025–2029, particularly the objectives of responsibly managing infrastructure and the environment and upholding strong corporate governance to ensure sound decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.
