Six sites across Greater Geelong are proposed for sale by the City of Greater Geelong and community feedback is being sought.
The City said the properties have been identified as surplus to operational needs, meaning they are not required for current or future service delivery.
In many cases, the land is underutilised or vacant, and continuing to hold and maintain these sites incurs costs to ratepayers without delivering community benefit, the City said.
The sites under consideration are: 59 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio; 48-58 Barton Street, Bell Park; 2-14 Rollins Road, Bell Post Hill; 5A Dean Street, Belmont; 21-25 Oakden Road, Drysdale; and 36 Dudley Parade, St Leonards.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said the City is committed to transparency and community involvement in decisions about City-owned land.
“We want to ensure the community has a voice in how council-managed land is used or repurposed,” he said.
“By reviewing underutilised sites, we can better focus resources on maintaining and improving the spaces that are actively used and valued by the community.”
Chair of the City Planning portfolio Andrew Katos encouraged the community to take part in the consultation process.
“Hearing from the community helps us make informed decisions that respect local priorities and contribute to a well-planned future,” he said.
Community members can view detailed information about each site and make a submission, including a written submission, by visiting: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au
Submissions are open until 5pm Sunday July 20.
If council resolves to proceed with the sale of any site, the land will be offered for sale through a public process. The City is not accepting purchase or development offers at this stage.
